Pelosi gives full-throated backing to Iran deal

16 July 2015, 8:02 pm

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As Congress gears up for what promises to be a fierce battle of the Iran nuclear deal, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says the nuclear deal negotiated by the United States, Iran and Western powers “will have my strong support.”

“I’m very optimistic about our ability to support the president” on the agreement, Pelosi tells reporters at her weekly news conference.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (R) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (L) listen to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak about Iran during a joint meeting of the United States Congress in the House chamber at the US Capitol March 3, 2015 (Photo credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)

The Obama administration has launched a full-court press to win over skeptical Democrats in Congress, and Pelosi’s support is a key gain. The historic agreement would curb Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for billions of dollars in sanctions relief.

— AP