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Barack Obama

Britain says Iran too powerful to leave in isolation

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Britain's foreign minister said Monday that Iran is a major regional player that can be an ally in fighting terrorism — but that London must "tread carefully" in its relationship with Tehran. Tehran and world powers struck a deal last month on Iran'

Democrats

Report on UN secret side deal with Iran angers GOP

Written by Erica Werner and George Jahn WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican opposition to President Barack Obama's nuclear deal is flaring over revelations of a secret side agreement involving Iranian inspections. But House Democrats are shrugging off the report and claiming they have the votes to back up Obama anyway.

Barack Obama

Second Democratic senator announces opposition to Iran deal

Written by David Porter SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez announced on Tuesday his opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, the second Democratic senator to go against President Barack Obama, who is heavily lobbying for a congressional endorsement of the international accord.

Barack Obama

McConnell acknowledges difficulty in blocking Iran deal

By Bruce Schreiner GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — President Barack Obama has "a great likelihood of success" in his showdown with congressional Republicans on the Iran nuclear deal, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell grudgingly acknowledged on Monday.

Massachusetts

Tsongas becomes latest Mass. Democrat to back Iran deal

Written by Matt Murphy U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas on Wednesday became the latest member of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to throw her support behind the international nuclear deal with Iran, calling it "our best chance to halt Iran on its path to building a nuclear weapon."

GOP

Sole GOP senator weighing support for Iran deal will vote no

Written by Josh Lederman and Bob Christie PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, the lone Republican senator who was considering support for the Iran nuclear deal, announced plans on Saturday to vote no, dealing a significant blow to the White House's efforts to garner bipartisan backing for the

Russia

Iranian, Russian ministers present united front on Syria

MOSCOW (AP) — The foreign ministers of Russia and Iran said after talks in Moscow that their two countries have a united position on Syria, with both diplomats warning against any outside attempt to dictate a resolution to the Syrian civil war. The nuclear deal reached last month between Iran and

Democrats

Schumer: Walk away from bad deal; let sanctions pressure Iran

Written by Deb Riechmann and David B. Caruso WASHINGTON (AP) — The lone Democratic senator to publicly oppose President Barack Obama's nuclear agreement with Iran said Tuesday that even if the U.S. backs away and other countries lift their sanctions, Iran still will feel "meaningful pressure"