The situation "does not benefit those countries in the Middle East that want to continue their uncompromising fight against Iran and its influence," Pushkov said. It cannot be ruled out that influential political players - among them are Israel, Saudi Arabia and several other countries - may try to disrupt the agreement and bring the situation back to the high level of tensions which dominated around the Iranian nuclear program over the last years," the lawmaker noted.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said a "decisive step" has been achieved. "This is a crucial decision laying the agreed basis for the final text of joint comprehensive plan of action. We can now start drafting the text and annexes," Mogherini said. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif called the deal a "win-win outcome."
Moscow hailed the agreement, saying that "the agreement is a unique, most complex document which is yet to be elaborated in detail."
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