US hardliners speak out against Iran deal

US hardliners who have long argued against bargaining with Iran are sticking to their guns after deal is announced, reports MEE's James Reinl from New York. 

Ryan Mauro, a right-wing security analyst, told MEE that what happened on Tuesday isn't just a nuclear deal.

"It’s a deal to revitalise its dying ideology, stabilise the regime, finance terror and dominate the region while preserving its nuclear weapons capacity,” he said.

“If I were an Iranian strategist seeking the most efficient path toward getting a nuke and achieving regional dominance, I’d recommend a deal like this. It fails to disarm Iran, enables Tehran to keep its nuclear weapons capacity and takes away Washington’s ability to implement effective sanctions.”

Read more about the push back that is anticipated in the US Congress - and potential push back from Israel and Saudi