Obama Writes Letter To Sway Wavering Democrats On Iran Deal

Obama Writes Letter To Sway Wavering Democrats On Iran Deal

WASHINGTON — In his most comprehensive effort to assure wavering Democrats, President Obama wrote in a letter to Congress that the United States would unilaterally maintain economic pressure and deploy military options if needed to deter Iranian aggression, both during and beyond the proposed nuclear accord.

The Aug. 19 letter, obtained by The New York Times, is addressed to Representative Jerrold Nadler, Democrat of New York, but is also aimed at other Democrats with concerns about the deal. For Mr. Obama, it reflects steps the administration could take outside the agreement. The president has said repeatedly that the deal between Iran and six world powers cannot be changed.

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