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President Trump's national security team has urged him to decertify the Iran nuclear accord ahead of the Oct. 15 deadline, according to Politico. Trump's advisers are urging him to declare that the deal isn't vital to U.S. interests while holding off on pressuring Congress to implement new sanctions on Tehran, Politico reported. Their idea is reportedly to have Trump signal his displeasure with the deal while avoiding the negative political fallout that could arise from a full withdrawal. Trump's team, led by national security adviser H.R. McMaster, is reportedly developing a plan that works with European and Asian allies to increase the pressure on Iran's government while the deal remains intact. Sources cautioned Politico, however, that the strategy could change in the coming days. The news comes hours after Defense Secretary James Mattis said it was in the United States' best interest to remain in the Iran nuclear arrangement. Trump said in September that he has made his decision on whether or not to remain in the agreement with Tehran, which he ripped as an "embarrassment" during his first speech to the United Nations last month.