The P5+1 reached an agreement with Iran over their nuclear program Tuesday morning. Negotiators have reacted with optimism, whereas critics have strongly denounced the deal.
Here’s a roundup of reactions:
President Barack Obama:
https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/620920277363351552
Secretary of State John Kerry:
https://twitter.com/JohnKerry/status/620913249370906624
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif:
“I believe this is an historic moment. Today could have been the end of hope on this issue, but now we are starting a new chapter of hope. Let’s build on that.”
Iran President Hassan Rouhani:
https://twitter.com/HassanRouhani/status/620922876020006913
https://twitter.com/HassanRouhani/status/620926429740576768
https://twitter.com/HassanRouhani/status/620927242210803712
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) July 14, 2015
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) July 14, 2015
EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini, who participated in negotiations:
“It is a decision that can open the way to a new chapter in international relations and show that diplomacy, coordination, cooperation can overcome decades of tensions and confrontations.
“I think this is a sign of hope for the entire world.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
“Iran will get a jackpot, a cash bonanza of hundreds of billions of dollars, which will enable it to continue to pursue its aggression and terror in the region and in the world,” he said. “Iran is going to receive a sure path to nuclear weapons.”
Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely:
Described the agreement as an “historic surrender”, according to Reuters.
This agreement is a capitulation of historic proportions by the west to the Iran-led axis of evil.
— Tzipi Hotovely (@TzipiHotovely) July 14, 2015
Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee:
https://twitter.com/GovMikeHuckabee/status/620923907311276032
As president, I will stand with Israel and keep all options on the table, including military force, to topple the terrorist Iranian regime.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) July 14, 2015
Republican Presidential Candidate Lindsey Graham told Bloomberg Tuesday morning:
“My initial impression is that this deal is far worse than I ever dreamed it could be and will be a nightmare for the region, our national security and eventually the world at large.”
Alireza Zakani, conservative Iranian parliamentarian, told parliament:
“Celebrating too early can send a bad signal to the enemy.”