All 15 members of the United Nations Security Council gave the Iran nuclear deal a nod of approval on Monday. While the council unanimously endorsed the accord limiting the Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting sanctions, it also voted in favor of a measure that would re-impose U.N. penalties should the country breach the agreement. The deal between Iran and six world powers was reached last week in Vienna after nearly two years of negotiations. Read more at Reuters.
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