Headline crossing on the Bloomberg, comment from Mitch McConnell (Republican), Majority Leader of the Senate
- To propose restrictions on lifting Iran sanctions
Added (more via Bloomberg now):
- If Democrats continue to block up-or-down vote on resolution to disapprove of Iran nuclear deal, McConnell says he'll propose an amendment to restrict lifting of sanctions on Iran
- McConnell says amendment would prevent the president from lifting sanctions on Iran unless that country formally recognizes Israel's right to exist and releases the Americans it holds in custody