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Rouhani challenges Iran deal detractors

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that "only the Zionists" are opposed to a nuclear deal, and those not supporting the negotiators are guilty of "betrayal."
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani addresses the audience during a meeting in Ankara June 10, 2014. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR3T16B
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At a speech commemorating the 36th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Feb 11, President Hassan Rouhani defended his administration in the nuclear negotiations with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1).

Rouhani said that only “Iran’s enemies” are opposed to a nuclear and that “it’s only the Zionists who are putting all of their efforts to oppose a nuclear deal. But today the world has found out about their betrayal, especially after the crimes they committed in Gaza.”

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