Obama hails deal for ‘averting a war’

Obama says “ensuring the security” of US includes diplomacy with Iran.

The president says that under the nuclear deal, “Iran will not get its hand on a nuclear bomb.”

The world “will be more secure,” he goes on. The president says the deal was not designed to resolve all differences, but has “created a window” to resolve some issues.

The president continues that Iran has complied with the terms of the deal.

“Today, international inspectors are on the ground,” and will monitor Iran 365 days a year.

“If Iran tries to cheat, if they try to build a bomb covertly, we will catch them.”

The president says the deal “cut off every path” to the bomb, extending breakout time to a year.

He says, “We’ve achieved this process through diplomacy,” thus averting “another war in the Middle East.”

The president also hails the release of the US sailors and Americans held in Iran.

“Jason Rezaian is coming home,” he says, praising the Washington Post reporter’s “bravery.” He also names the others released.