Obama Says Iran Deal Backs Diplomacy, U.S. Sets New Sanction
- President speaks after implementation of nuclear accord
- Agreement, swap won't resolve all issues with Iran, he says
President Barack Obama delivers a statement at the White House on Jan. 17, 2016.
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President Barack Obama said the nuclear accord with Iran vindicates his emphasis on tough diplomacy over military confrontation, even as some conflicts between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic remain unresolved.
“This is a good day,” Obama said Sunday from the Cabinet Room at the White House. “Because once again we’re seeing what’s possible with strong American diplomacy.”