Sunday, April 5, 2015

Netanyahu Speaks Out Against Iran Nuclear Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke out in opposition to the nuclear deal struck between Iran and Western powers. In US television appearances Sunday, he expressed his fear that Iran will violate the agreement and build nuclear weapons, which Netanyahu claims would threaten Israel's existence and spark a potential arms race in the Middle East.

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Netanyahu says he is pressing American lawmakers from both parties to restrict Tehran from "a free path to the bomb." Details of the agreement are slated to be decided by June, with the framework indicating Iran will see relief from sanctions in return for rolling back aspects of its nuclear program.


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Speaking to America's CNN, Netanyahu said he believes Iran will compromise the deal down the road, posing a direct threat to Israel.

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OUT: ...survival.
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