Iranians Party Into the Night as Khamenei Backs Accord
Iranians wave the national flag during celebrations in Tehran on Tuesday, July 14. Photographer: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images
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Thousands of Iranians thronged the streets of Tehran to celebrate the landmark nuclear accord with world powers, a deal that received the crucial backing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the country’s ultimate authority.
Crowds flooded at least three major squares in the capital, many dancing well into the night. Celebrations clogged traffic and blocked several streets. Revelers blew into vuvuzela horns and chanted in praise of President Hassan Rouhani.