President Barack Obama would veto the House bill if it reaches his desk, according to the White House. (source: AP) The US, other world powers and Iran finalised the nuclear pact on July 14, 2015, after nearly two years of intense negotiations. The US, other world powers and Iran finalised the nuclear pact on July 14, 2015, after nearly two years of intense negotiations. (source: AP)The Republican-led House has approved a bill that would undercut the milestone nuclear deal with Iran, a largely symbolic move that highlights strident GOP opposition to the international accord. It calls for prohibiting the Obama administration from buying more of Iran’s heavy water, a key component in certain nuclear reactors.

Source: Indian Express July 14, 2016 00:45 UTC