Obama briefs Saudi king on interim Iran deal
White House says the two leaders agreed to consult regularly on efforts to negotiate a comprehensive agreement
WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama briefed Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Wednesday on the interim agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
The White House said the leaders agreed to consult regularly on efforts by the US, Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany to negotiate a comprehensive solution that would satisfy international concerns about Iran’s nuclear intentions.
A weekend agreement between the parties temporarily put the brakes on parts of Iran’s disputed nuclear program and allowed for more intrusive international monitoring of its facilities.
In return, Iran gained relief from stiff economic sanctions and a pledge that no new penalties would be imposed during the six months the parties have to iron out a more comprehensive agreement.
Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and not meant to build a weapon.
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