Iran nuclear deal as it happened - 14 July 2015

Summary

World powers agree comprehensive deal with Iran on its nuclear programme
Iran limits its sensitive activities in return for lifting of sanctions
Iran hails "historic deal" and EU welcomes "sign of hope for the entire world"
But Israel's Netanyahu condemns "historic mistake"
US Congress must still approve deal
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Tom Geoghegan, Mike Hills and Ashley Gold

'Deep scepticism'published at 13:45
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More strong words, external from some of President Obama's Republican critics. Bob Corker, who chairs the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says the organisation will conduct a "rigorous review" of the agreement.
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I want to read the agreement in detail and fully understand it, but I begin from a place of deep skepticism that the deal actually meets the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Iran continues to be the lead sponsor of terrorism in the world and relieving sanctions would make the Tehran regime flush with cash and could create a more dangerous threat to the United States and its allies.
'Hard part' still to comepublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 14 July 2015
The president of the Brookings Institution, a US think-tank, tweets:
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'Influence President Rouhani's future'published at 13:38 British Summer Time 14 July 2015
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Translation: This deal will influence the political future of president Rouhani. It can work both for and against him. Only time can tell.
Republican attacks 'evil' Iranpublished at 13:32
Mike Huckabee, who is running to be the Republican presidential candidate, has denounced the deal. His comments are just one sign of the stiff resistance President Obama is likely to face in Congress.
Link to Syriapublished at 13:24
Warning from France's Hollande
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French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday major powers had to be vigilant about how Iran used any financial resources it gained from sanctions relief and urged Tehran to help find a solution to the Syrian crisis, Reuters reports.
"Now that Iran has a greater financial capacity, we need to be extremely vigilant on what Iran will be," Mr Hollande said. "Iran must show that it is ready to help us end the conflict," he added.
'A significant success'published at 13:15 British Summer Time 14 July 2015
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This is a significant success for Iranian people. Time for both US & Iranian government to put all political gains aside and join their people celebrating the moment.
Mohsen Assar, Fardis, Iran
'I've been waiting for this day'published at 13:06
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I live in Tehran. I have been waiting for this historic day just after Rohani became president. Last night I did not sleep, I was checking the news. Now I am very happy and I hope this deal can be implemented. Yet, there are some concerns about it. I am afraid some groups inside Iran and in US or other parts may put some obstacles in the way. It can be the first step toward having normal relations between Iran and western countries.
Vahid B
Obama must-watch in Tehranpublished at 12:58
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Get Involvedpublished at 12:44
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Berlin Wall momentpublished at 11:33
As we wait for the negotiators' news conference to begin, our BBC Persia colleague Bahman Kalbasi reflects on the significance of this deal.
'This is wonderful'published at 11:29
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This is wonderful! Two months ago we returned from an outstanding 19 day trip to Iran. What wonderful people! There will be much celebrating there now. We hope many more people will feel confident to visit this amazing country. Congratulations to all the negotiators!
Linda Purcell, Washington DC
Warning from historypublished at 11:24
Some more reaction from the Iranian papers. The reformist daily Aftab-e Yazd also has a cartoon, this time casting Mr Zarif as Amir Kabir - a famous 19th-Century reforming prime minister. But it warns that Mr Zarif's efforts may - like Amir's - still be disrupted by those whose interests are harmed by them - a nod to possible future opposition to the deal from Iran's hardliners.
Image source, Aftab-e Yazd
Deal confirmedpublished at 11:15
In case you needed any more confirmation that the deal is done, the EU's negotiator has tweeted that it's all wrapped up.
'I hope peace prevails'published at 11:09
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I am an Iranian/Canadian. I am very happy that both Iranian and western governments came to their senses finally and endorsed a long required deal which will bring peace to the world and prosperity for Iranian Nation. I would also hope that the Zionist regime as well as hard line US Republicans seize this unique opportunity and join the rest of the world and help this good deal go through.
We really do not need any more warmongers in Washington or Israel any more to take the world into turmoil again. I hope they let the peace prevail.
Abby
Talks finishpublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 14 July 2015
A spokeswoman for European External Action Service (EEAS) says the final plenary meeting of foreign ministers in Vienna has concluded. It is expected to be followed by a news conference.
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Thanks to Zarifpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 14 July 2015
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Translation: As long as the world and Iran exist, we will always be in debt to [Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad] Zarif
The Iranian Churchill?published at 10:54
This picture comparing Javad Zarif and Winston Churchill is doing the rounds on the Iranian Twittersphere.
'This is bad for the world and the region'published at 10:51
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I think the deal is bad for the world and the region. All inspections should be done without exceptions and all money or sanctions should be returned if violated 15-30 days and should be automatic. Up to Iran to prove to the world and its neighbours that they have not violated sanctions - after three strikes they should be hit with harder sanctions lasting much longer.
Mark J Donahue, USA
'Evil Never Sleeps'published at 10:48
It doesn't seem like Iran's hardliners are going to tone down their foreign policy rhetoric, as Washington Post Beirut correspondent Hugh Naylor notes...
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Rouhani speech expectedpublished at 10:47
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani tweets:
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