Historic nuclear deal with Iran concluded.
“This deal is not built on trust; it is built on verification,” – POTUS
Sources: CNN. ABC News. BBC. NYTimes.
- Iran has agreed not to build a nuclear weapon.
- Iranian research into nuclear weapons will be halted as well.
- Atomic energy inspectors will be allowed to inspect Iran at will.
- In return the EU and U.S. are lifting economic sanctions.
- The international arms embargo on Iran is also being lifted.
- Israeli PM Netanyahu believes this is a mistake.
- Critics believe this will cause a Middle Eastern arms race.
- President Obama stresses this is all built on verification measures.
- If Iran violates the deal, sanctions can quickly be put back.