Most Americans support conclusion of Iran nuclear talks: Poll

A majority of people in the United States are supporting the conclusion of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the six global powers, a new poll has indicated.

The survey conducted by Washington Post-ABC News finds 56 percent support the July 14 agreement that is set to limit Iran’s nuclear energy program in exchange for lifting sanctions against Tehran.

It also showed only 37 percent oppose the international agreement.

The same poll was also conducted after the two sides reached a framework agreement in April; 59 percent of Americans backed and 31 percent opposed the deal.

On Monday, the UN Security Council unanimously endorsed a draft resolution which recognizes the recent Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries in Vienna last week.

All 15 members of the Security Council voted for the draft resolution, setting the stage for the lifting of sanctions against Iran.

The resolution calls for the “full implementation” of the Vienna agreement “on the timetable established,” and urges UN member countries to facilitate the process.

Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama endorsed the UN vote.

The vote “will send a clear message that the overwhelming number of countries who not only participated in the deal ... but who have observed what’s happened, recognize that this is by far our strongest approach to ensuring that Iran does not get a nuclear weapon,” he said.

The US president also noted that Congress “will pay attention to the broad-based consensus.”

Congress now has 60 days to review the agreement in order to approve or reject it.

The US State Department announced on Sunday that Congress would have 60 days from July 20 to review the text of the agreement.

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