Iran Sanctions Lifted
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From the Right
Republicans on Capitol Hill, campaign trail joyful about prisoner release, still upset about Iran nuclear dealRepublicans on Capitol Hill and the campaign trail expressed optimism and happiness Saturday about Iran releasing five U.S. citizens but continued raising concerns about the nuclear deal with Tehran that is expected completed this weekend and connected to the accord.
“Hopeful this long ordeal for our four Americans held hostage in Iran finally appears to be over,” tweeted GOP presidential candidate and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. “Praise God! Surely bad parts of Obama's latest deal, but prayers of thanksgiving that Pastor Saeed is coming home.”
From the Left
Iran Complies With Nuclear Deal; Sanctions Are LiftedThe United States and European nations lifted oil and financial sanctions on Iran and released roughly $100 billion of its assets after international inspectors concluded that the country had followed through on promises to dismantle large sections of its nuclear program.
This came at the end of a day of high drama that played out in a diplomatic dance across Europe and the Middle East, just hours after Tehran and Washington swapped long-held prisoners.
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From the Center
Iran nuclear deal: International sanctions liftedInternational sanctions on Iran have been lifted after a watchdog confirmed it had complied with a deal designed to prevent it developing nuclear weapons.
The EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said the deal would contribute to improved regional and international peace and security.
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