Beginning January 20, Iran will start eliminating its stockpile of enriched uranium and dismantling nuclear weapons infrastructure, in a landmark deal that will lift sanctions on Iran. US President Barack Obama welcomed the news but warned of a tough road ahead toward a comprehensive deal. The deal was a major achievement for President Hassan Rouhani, who won a first-round electoral victory over a pool of conservatives last year by vowing a more diplomatic approach with the West. Eight years of stalled talks had escalated sanctions against Iran.
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