Obama defends interim Iran nuclear deal
US President Barack Obama has defended a deal between Iran and world powers on Tehran's nuclear programme.
He acknowledged that obstacles remained but said "tough talk and bluster" did not guarantee US security.
The six-month interim deal struck in Geneva on Sunday saw Iran agree to curb some of its nuclear activities in return for sanctions relief.
The accord has been generally welcomed but Israel's prime minister called it "a historic mistake".
Some US senators also criticised the deal as too soft on Iran and have threatened to press for fresh sanctions.
He acknowledged that obstacles remained but said "tough talk and bluster" did not guarantee US security.
The six-month interim deal struck in Geneva on Sunday saw Iran agree to curb some of its nuclear activities in return for sanctions relief.
The accord has been generally welcomed but Israel's prime minister called it "a historic mistake".
Some US senators also criticised the deal as too soft on Iran and have threatened to press for fresh sanctions.
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