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U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Reid calls for "thoughtful, level-headed" review of Iran nuclear agreement. -
U.S. Senate Republican Leader McConnell says Iran nuclear deal "appears to further flawed elements" of interim agreement.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini call the Iranian nuclear deal with world powers an ''historic moment.'' Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Many people prayed for the #negotiating team during the holy month of Ramadan; I'm privileged to announce their prayers have been answered
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"History shows that America must lead not just with our might, but with our principles" —@POTUS: http://t.co/3PJ1t0Zk7U #IranDeal
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U.S. President Barrack Obama says every pathway to a nuclear weapon for Iran will be cut off under the deal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rubio says - Iran nuclear deal 'undermines our national security'. -
U.S. Republican house speaker Boehner criticizes Iran nuclear deal and says Obama 'Abandoned his own goals'. He says the Iran deal will give Tehran 'time and space' to reach threshold to produce a nuclear bomb. Boehner says - Iran nuclear deal is 'likely to fuel a nuclear arms race around the world'.
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WASHINGTON - The Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who will play a central role in determining the congressional response to the Iran nuclear deal, said on Tuesday he begins "from a place of deep skepticism" as he considers the agreement.
Senator Bob Corker had tough words for Iran in a statement, saying it continues as the world's "lead sponsor of terrorism" and that relieving sanctions would leave it "flush with cash" and increase threats to the United States and its allies. -
WASHINGTON - The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee criticized the nuclear agreement reached with Iran on Tuesday, saying it does not require Tehran to dismantle bombmaking technology and will allow it to develop an industrialized nuclear program in 10 years.
"The deal they have struck is looking like a tough sell," U.S. Representative Ed Royce, who will convene a hearing on the deal Tuesday morning, said in a statement. -
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini (L) applauds Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during a joint news conference after a plenary session at the United Nations building in Vienna, Austria July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
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PARIS, July 14 (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday major powers had to be vigilant about how Iran used any financial resources it gained from sanctions relief after a nuclear deal and urged Tehran to help find a solution to the Syrian crisis.
"Now that Iran has a greater financial capacity, we need to be extremely vigilant on what Iran will be," Hollande said. "Iran must show that it is ready to help us end the conflict," he added.
Iran has been a key backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. -
DUBAI - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday a nuclear deal with major powers would open a new chapter of cooperation with the outside world after years of sanctions, predicting the "win-win" result would gradually eliminate mutual mistrust.
He added in a live televised speech that Iran would abide by its commitments under the agreement as long as world powers did, and asserted the accord protected gains made by Tehran in a nuclear programme the West suspects is intended to develop an atomic weapon. Iran says the work is purely peaceful.
Rouhani also urged neighbouring countries to ignore what he called propaganda by its arch foe Israel, saying Iran had a shared interest in the stability of the region.
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VIENNA - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he does not expect the U.S. Congress to definitively reject the nuclear deal reached by Iran and six major powers on Tuesday.
Asked what was the White House's plan if Congress rejected the deal with a veto-proof majority, Kerry told reporters: "I really don’t believe that people will turn their backs on an agreement which has such extraordinary steps in it with respect to Iran’s program as well as access and verification." -
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. presidential candidate Lindsey Graham on Tuesday said the nuclear agreement reached with Iran is "a possible death sentence for Israel" and will "make everything worse."
In an interview on MSNBC, the U.S. senator called the deal "terrible."
"This is most dangerous, irresponsible step I've ever seen in the history of watching the Mideast," he said. "Barack Obama and John Kerry have been dangerously naive about the Mideast in general. They've taken it to a new level and any senator who votes for this is voting for a nuclear arms race in the Mideast, voting to give the largest state sponsor of terrorism $18 billion." -
WASHINGTON - U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice says the nuclear deal reached with Iran will prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and not let up pressure for its support of terrorism and "other destabilizing activities."
"This is a very good deal. It cuts off all of Iran’s pathways to a nuke and ensures the necessary inspections & transparency," Rice said on Twitter.
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Iran and six major world powers have reached a nuclear deal, capping more than a decade of on-off negotiations. Paul Chapman reports.
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"I believe it would be irresponsible to walk away from this deal." —@POTUS: http://t.co/3PJ1t0Zk7U #IranDeal http://t.co/20aWaoiia6Jul. 14, 2015
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German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L-R) arrive for a family picture after the last plenary session at the United Nations building in Vienna, Austria July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addresses during a joint news conference with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini (L) after a plenary session at the United Nations building in Vienna, Austria July 14, 2015.. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
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This agreement goes both ways. The successful implements of #IranDeal can dismantle the wall of mistrust brick by brick. #RouhaniLiveJul. 14, 2015
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Upon #IranDeal implementation all sanctions will be lifted--not suspended. Otherwise,there was no need for 18-day round-the-clock #IranTalksJul. 14, 2015
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I thank the Iranian diplomats, lawyers & nuclear scientists whose extraordinary efforts have brought about this victory. #IranDealJul. 14, 2015
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The steadfastness, resistance, patience, perseverance & support of the great nation of #Iran were indeed key to this victory. #IranDealJul. 14, 2015
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The only thing we need to “verify” about #IranDeal is what Obama was thinking when he agreed to it. This deal is an absolute disaster.Jul. 14, 2015
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Saudi official says - The deal will be bad if reduction of sanctions lets Iran 'wreak havoc in region'.
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Already, many Republicans and some Democrats have attacked the agreement, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker John Boehner, as a misguided diplomatic move. However, the administration remains confident that the deal will not be permanently blocked because, under the terms of congressional oversight of the deal, it will require a two thirds majority of the House and Senate to override a presidential veto. - Andrew Hammond, Reuters columnist and associate at LSE IDEAS. Read more.
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British PM Cameron's spokeswoman says Iran deal must be implemented fully, has robust mechanism for dealing with violations. Iran deal is an opportunity for Iran to benefit its economy but only if it fully complies with terms.
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The steadfastness, resistance, patience, perseverance & support of the great nation of #Iran were indeed key to this victory. #IranDeal
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) July 14, 2015 -
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks with Vice President Joe Biden at his side as he delivers a statement about the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six major world powers during an early morning address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Harnik/Pool
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond (C ) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (L) arrive for a group picture at the Vienna International Center in Vienna. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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Syria's Assad says he is confident Iran will support 'just causes' with greater drive following the nuclear deal.
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This admin believes in dialogue. I myself headed the very first #nuclear negotiating team back in 2003--when no sanctions had been imposed.
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Syria's Assad says - Iranian nuclear deal is a 'major turning point' in the history of Iran, the region and the world. - Syrian State news agency.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif waves after a plenary session at the United Nations building in Vienna. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
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We did not expect #ranDeal to come easily. Extensive negotiations in light of mutual respect & win-win mentality were absolutely crucial.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) July 14, 2015 -
Lindsey Graham: Iran deal "Akin to declaring war" on Israel.
Even stronger than I expected. Trump will need some new vocabulary.Jul. 14, 2015- Reply
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Germany's Steinmeier planning Iran trip after nuclear deal
Germany's foreign minister said on Tuesday he was planning to go to Iran after major powers agreed a deal over Iran's nuclear programme.
"I will certainly travel to Iran, but I don't have concrete travel plans yet," Frank-Walter Steinmeier told reporters. -
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says - This is the good deal that we have sought'.
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I'm pleased to announce that after 23 months of negotiations this admin managed to reach a new point, a new chapter in history #IranDeal.
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Obama ever the optimist about the deal: "We are stronger when we bring the world together"Jul. 14, 2015
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"This deal offers an opportunity to move in a new direction. We should seize it." —@POTUS #IranDeal pic.twitter.com/mpZCWkhR3b
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"I have made clear to the Iranian people that we will always be open to engagement on the basis of mutual interests and...respect" —@POTUS
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"I will veto any legislation that prevents the successful implementation of this deal." —@POTUS #IranDeal pic.twitter.com/0CbMDkgkIL
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 14, 2015
Putin says Russia will follow up fast after Ukraine call with Biden
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would send ideas to Washington within a week to follow up his talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on the Ukraine crisis.
