11-29-2013, 03:30 AM
The Economist was fairly positive FWIW
Not only was the deal with Iran the best on offer, but it can transform the world’s most troubled region
The Iranian nuclear deal: Unlocking the Middle East | The Economist
They differ with Bibi:
The deal is thus a lousy one, argues Israel’s hawkish prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, because Iran will never honour it or negotiate a final agreement. America has rewarded a wicked regime at the expense of its allies. A tough line—sanctions and talk of an Israeli attack—brought Iran to the table; only a tougher one will get it to give up its programme.
This newspaper sees it differently—in terms of both the risks and the rewards. Doing anything with Iran is a gamble, but in the short term there is not much for the West to lose.