Khamenei Endorses Nuclear Deal But With Warning Over Sanctions

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threw his authority behind the country’s nuclear accord with world powers for the first time, while issuing a warning over the removal of sanctions.

In a statement addressed to President Hassan Rouhani and published by state news agencies, Khamenei said he appreciated the work of Iran’s diplomats in securing the deal. But he said the government should remain vigilant over any failure to deliver on commitments to remove sanctions by European nations and the U.S.