Iran nuclear deal: U.S., world leaders react on Twitter
Secretary of State John Kerry leaves the stage in Vienna after Tuesday’s announcement. (Photo: Carlos Barria/Reuters)
The historic nuclear deal reached between Iran and six world powers Tuesday was announced the way most things are in 2015: via a tweet.
“#IranTalks done,” Federica Mogherini, vice president of the European Commission, wrote on Twitter. “We have the agreement. #IranDeal.”
#IranTalks done. We have the agreement. #IranDeal
— Federica Mogherini (@FedericaMog)
Shortly after the deal was struck, President Obama delivered a statement at the White House.
Full video: Watch @POTUS speak on the historic deal to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. #IranDeal http://t.co/5lP7Kk8xOZ
— The White House (@WhiteHouse)
“This deal is not built on trust, it is built on verification,” Obama said with Vice President Joe Biden at his side. “Every pathway to a nuclear weapon is cut off and the inspection and transparency regime necessary to verify that objective will be put in place.”
The #IranDeal demonstrates the tradition of American leadership to make our country, and the world, a safer place. pic.twitter.com/uoPFrKQtPF
— Vice President Biden (@VP)
#IranDeal is what American leadership is all about. As @POTUS said, we have again brought about real and meaningful change for the better.
— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice)
Secretary @JohnKerry: This is the good deal that we have sought. #IranDeal http://t.co/LYyVl6Qgcp
— Department of State (@StateDept)
World leaders, including Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, quickly weighed in on the deal.
Many people prayed for the #negotiating team during the holy month of Ramadan; I’m privileged to announce their prayers have been answered
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani)
I’m pleased to announce that after 23 months of negotiations this admin managed to reach a new point, a new chapter in history #IranDeal.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani)
We did not expect #ranDeal to come easily. Extensive negotiations in light of mutual respect & win-win mentality were absolutely crucial.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani)
Today is a new chapter to work towards growth & development of our dear #Iran; a day for our youth to dream again for a brighter future.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani)
The #IranDeal is based on hard science. Our nuclear experts & #NationalLabs helped shape the negotiations w/ rigorous technical analysis.
— Ernest Moniz (@ErnestMoniz)
Members of Congress chimed in, too.
Commend @potus for his tough, bold leadership on nuclear #IranDeal. Congress will closely review details of agreement http://t.co/NsbNCmQSeq
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi)
.@Sen_JoeManchin on #IranDeal: It would be ‘a catastrophe’ for us to walk away from the deal http://t.co/jICDIVqm4v
— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe)
If this agreement is what the Administration says it is, it is a major, historic diplomatic breakthrough. #IranDeal
— Sen. Barbara Boxer (@SenatorBoxer)
Sen. John McCain, though, remained skeptical.
So inspectors will only have full access to “key” #Iranian nuclear facilities - which are those and who makes that determination? #IranDeal
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain)
While I’ll review all of details of this agreement, all signs point to this being a bad deal. My stmt on #IranDeal: http://t.co/gyoHSqYcb4
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain)
House Speaker John Boehner called the agreement “unacceptable.”
.@SpeakerBoehner: #IranDeal “from what I know thus far is unacceptable” http://t.co/TgRs0WPGfU http://t.co/y825y1bMqN
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics)
Sen. Marco Rubio denounced the deal as “dangerous.”
Based on what we know thus far, I believe that this Iran deal undermines our national security.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)
Pres Obama has consistently negotiated from a position of weakness, giving concessions to a regime that has American blood on its hands.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)
This regime holds Americans hostage and has consistently violated every agreement it ever signed.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)
I expect that a significant majority in Congress will share my skepticism of this agreement and vote it down.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)
Failure by the President to obtain congressional support will tell the Iranians and the world that this is Barack Obama’s deal… (½)
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)
…not an agreement with lasting support from the United States. (2/2)
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)
It will be left to the next President to return us to a position of American strength and re-impose sanctions on this despicable regime.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)
He even circulated a petition against it.
Sign the petition and say NO to President Obama’s Iran deal! http://t.co/MnJevgMonI pic.twitter.com/ixwB2U44ao
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)
On Twitter, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement a “historic mistake.”
When willing to make a deal at any cost, this is the result. From early reports, we can see that the deal is a historic mistake.
— בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu)
World powers have made far-reaching concessions in all areas that were supposed to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapons capability.
— בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu)
Rouhani dismissed Netanyahu’s response as “propaganda.”
To our neighbours: Do not be deceived by the propaganda of the warmongering Zionist regime. #Iran & its power will translate into your power
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani)
Region’s security is our security. Region’s stability is our stability. Likewise, our progress is that of the region & will only benefit it.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani)
We do not seek #WMDs, nor exerting pressure on regional states. We call for greater brotherhood, unity and further expansion of ties.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani)
