Iran and six major world powers reached a nuclear deal on Tuesday, capping more than a decade of negotiations with an agreement that could transform the Middle East.
U.S. President Barack Obama hailed a step towards a “more hopeful world” and Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said it proved that “constructive engagement works”. But Israel pledged to do what it could to halt what it called an “historic surrender”.
The agreement will now be debated in the U.S. Congress, but Obama said he would veto any measure to block it.
“This deal offers an opportunity to move in a new direction,” Obama said. “We should seize it.”
Under the deal, sanctions imposed by the United States, European Union and United Nations will be lifted in return for Iran agreeing long-term curbs on a nuclear programme that the West has suspected was aimed at creating a nuclear bomb.
The agreement is a political triumph for both Obama, who has long promised to reach out to historic enemies, and Rouhani, a pragmatist elected two years ago on a vow to reduce the isolation of his nation of almost 80 million people.
“Today is the end to acts of tyranny against our nation and the start of cooperation with the world,” Rouhani said in a televised address. “This is a reciprocal deal. If they stick to it, we will. The Iranian nation has always observed its promises and treaties.”
Hatred of the United States is still a central tenet of Iran’s ruling system, on display only last week at an annual protest day, with crowds chanted “Death to Israel!” and “Death to America!”.
Now Iran can party like it’s 9-11-2001 !!!
Yeah!
Death to the great satan!
Death to America!
Now Kerry will be able to hang a yet-to-come Nobel prize next to his ill-gotten ill-deserved purple hearts. That was his goal.
Historic!
We have peace for our time!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO725Hbzfls
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From what I’ve read so far it seems like Obama and Kerry have only pushed back Iran’s intent to acquire nukes about 12 to 15 years. It sounds like this Israel hating President of yours is just pushing the problem back to some other President just like he’s pushing the looming depression back until he bets feet from 1600 Pennsylvania avenue. Hell, there are no unannounced inspections of any facility allowed, two weeks notice must be given and Iran can appeal pushing the visit back months more then enough time to sanitize the place. I sure hope Congress stands up to this man before Israel has to.
sorry ’bout that. I added the .. under it…
‘I can see for miles’ should be one of the songs of the day. Imam Li’l O is a terrific liar.
Pftt! Yeah sure! Congress?? They’re so far in his pocket they haven’t seen daylight in over 7 years!
It will be the world against Israel just like the Bible teaches. And then….
more like I can see Iran from my house (the White House that is), little o
“Historic deal with Iran. Almost 2 years of talks and Iran is still allowed to murder gays.” Now that would be a headline that might wake up progtards.
Or better yet “After 20 months of talks and concessions Obama/Kerry sign off on the extermination of all gay people in Iran”.
“This deal offers an opportunity to move in a new direction,” Obama said.
He’s right – America has never surrendered…until now.
Plus 30 silver coins.
New direction … yeah … straight down.
MEPHISTOPHELES
No, Lord! I find things, there, still bad as they can be.
Man’s misery even to pity moves my nature;
I’ve scarce the heart to plague the wretched creature.
Won’t stop Obola, though.