Iran and its negotiating partners agreed to extend to July 7 the deadline to reach a deal on the country's nuclear program, after they failed to meet the original target date of June 30. The announcement coincided with the return of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to the talks, boosting hopes that an agreement can be reached to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for world powers lifting economic sanctions against the country.
The Obama administration has by July 9 to send any agreement to Congress, which would then have 30 days to review the deal. If the White House misses that deadline, the review period would be extended to 90 days to accommodate Congress' summer recess. The Obama administration is concerned that the extra time might allow opponents an opportunity to mobilize against any agreement.
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