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Iran's parliament approved a historic nuclear deal with world powers on Tuesday, ending the country's debate over the agreement and paving the way for its formal implementation.

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Iran&#39;s parliament approved a historic nuclear deal with world powers on Tuesday, ending the country&#39;s debate over the agreement and paving the way for its formal implementation.<br />
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The motion to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was passed with 161 votes in favour, 59 against and with 13 abstentions, the official IRNA news agency and other media said.

Iran parliament approves nuclear deal with world powers

The motion to approve the comprehensive plan was passed with 161 votes in favour, 59 against and with 13 abstentions

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