UN endorses text finalized by Iran, P5+1 on Tehran nuclear program

The agreement is expected to face its biggest challenge in the U.S. Congress, for which a 60-day period began Monday to review it before voting on whether or not to endorse it.

With the adoption of the resolution here, the 15-nation body endorsed the landmark nuclear deal entered into between Iran and P5+1 nations of China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States, plus Germany last week. “But friends can disagree”, Carter said at a speech to American military personnel stationed in Jordan, the US’ strategic ally in the war against the “Islamic State” (IS).

In that regard, according to the resolution, the Council will consider the termination of sanctions after it receives an IAEA report that verifies Iran has implemented a series of nuclear-related measures.

U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power said the deal gives Iran “an opportunity to prove to the world that it intends to pursue a nuclear program solely for peaceful purposes”.

After the United Nations Security Council gave its unanimous approval to the Iran nuclear deal Monday, President Barack Obama told Congress to “pay attention” to the international consensus.

‘Today you have awarded a great prize to the most dangerous country in the world, ‘ Mr Prosor, standing beside a map of the world he described as Iran’s empire of terror, told reporters at the UN.

All provisions of the UN resolution will terminate in 10 years, including the snap back provision.

Iran’s U.N. Ambassador Gholamali Khoshroo rejected the U.S. accusations as baseless and ironic.

He accused the United States of “feckless and reckless acts” by invading Iraq and Afghanistan. But there’s no disagreement about the ultimate objective.

Kerry offered assurances to Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir at the State Department Thursday, promising continued cooperation with Gulf allies who have expressed fears about a resurgent Iran.

Israel accuses Iran of supporting its enemies, like the Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Palestine.

Georgia Democratic Congressman David Scott opposes the agreement. “Yet we discuss this issue in a fully open manner, alongside many other issues of great importance”.

On Monday, the United Nations Security Council voted to back the nuclear deal.