New York Times: Obama Begins 60-Day Campaign to Win Over Iran Deal Skeptics at Home and Abroad
WASHINGTON — President Obama eagerly took on critics of the Iran nuclear deal on Wednesday, inviting question after question on an agreement he suggested that many of his political adversaries had not even read.
Mr. Obama used a formal East Room news conference to begin what White House officials said would be an aggressive effort by the president and his top advisers over the next 60 days to combat critics in both parties and to sell the Iran deal to members of Congress, the public and allies in the region.
While Mr. Obama is expected to win enough votes to sustain a veto of any legislation rejecting the deal, his goal over the next two months is to persuade enough Democrats to support the accord so that he can paint opponents as driven by politics rather than diplomacy.
MIDDLE EAST
Obama: US needs Iran's help in Syria.
Iran leader: Some powers 'untrustworthy' on nuclear deal.
Iran's conservatives take aim at nuclear deal. Warning from Iran's hardliners mars celebrations of nuclear deal .
Saudi says ready to confront any Iran 'mischief'.
U.S. reports 31 air strikes against Islamic state in Syria and Iraq.
Kurdish fighters besiege IS gunmen in Syria's Hassakeh city.
As Syrian Kurds advance against Islamic State, other ethnic groups flee.
Noose tightens around thousands caught in Iraq's Anbar offensive.
Iraq closes border crossing with Jordan to cut funds to militants.
Yemen conflict: Houthi rebels driven back in Aden. Yemen troops push Shiite rebels out of Aden areas.
ASIA
U.S. steps up airstrikes in Afghanistan, even targeting ISIS.
Afghanistan still most perilous country for aid workers: consultancy.
Police say kill six militants in Kyrgyz capital.
Civilian deaths, drone, put chill back in India-Pakistan ties.
China warns Japan over laws to allow its troops to fight abroad.
Philippines repairs crumbling South China Sea outpost.
China warns Manila over repairs to ship on Spratly reef outpost.
China says Japan, China preparing for 'high-level' talks.
Pakistan hopes to benefit from Iran deal, with Chinese help.
AFRICA
Egyptian navy vessel targeted by militants off Sinai's coast. Islamic State says it launched rocket attack on Egypt navy vessel.
Boko Haram militants kill a dozen villagers in Niger: sources.
Twin blasts hit market in NE Nigeria, 'nearly 50 killed'. 'Twin blasts' rock market in northern Nigeria. Bombs kill more than 30 at market in northeast Nigeria: Red Cross.
Malian troops kill jihadists on I. Coast border: defence source.
Kenyan military convoy attacked in Somalia.
Drone strike kills high-ranking militants in Somalia.
Rights experts call for U.N. to intervene in Burundi.
EUROPE
Europe moves to restore funding to Greece after bailout vote. Greece gets relief from creditors after first austerity test.
Greece confirms banks will re-open Monday.
Obama, Putin congratulate each other for Iran deal.
Ukraine takes first step toward giving rebels self-rule.
EU warning over Russia 'land grab' in South Ossetia border row.
A year on, Ukrainian villagers recall horrors of MH17 crash.
France terror suspects plotted to behead military staffer, prosecutor's office says.
Hungary puts inmates to work on border fence to bar migrants.
2,700 migrants rescued off Italian coast.
AMERICAS
Secretary Kerry to testify before Senate panel on Iran deal.
White House seeks support at home and abroad for Iran deal.
House Democratic leader says Iran deal has her strong support.
Four Marines and gunman killed in Tennessee shootings.
Mexico deploys thousands to hunt down Joaquin Guzman. Mexico police search hotels, hospitals for drug lord.
UN: Criminal groups fund 25 percent of Guatemala's politics.
Prosecutors investigate Brazil's former president.
Brazil House speaker weighs possibility of Rousseff impeachment.
Exclusive: U.S. poised to upgrade Cuba in annual human trafficking report.
Raul Castro calls for new Cuba-US relationship.
US counts on public to counter extremism.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
4 terrorists, reportedly ISIS members, killed in special op in Kyrgyz capital.
Somali al-Shabab commanders 'killed in drone strike.
McCain: Pentagon yet to offer plan to close Gitmo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. rises; eBay, Netflix push Nasdaq to record high.
UN in deal to fight global poverty.
Google rallies as profit beats forecasts on ad revenue growth.
Yellen, Draghi upbeat despite tumult in Greece, China.
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