Germany's Merkel calls for speedy implementation of Iran deal


BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel hailed the nuclear deal signed between Iran and six world powers as "an important success" and said she hoped the agreement could be implemented quickly.

Merkel said the result achieved at the negotiations in Vienna meant the goal of no Iranian military nuclear weapons programme was now a lot closer.

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