White House Sets Up New Twitter Account Specifically for Iran Deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House has created a new Twitter account to promote the international agreement to rein in Iran's nuclear program.

The historic #IranDeal succeeds in verifying that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. Follow to get the facts: https://t.co/Ua7p0Qzryo

— The Iran Deal (@TheIranDeal) July 21, 2015

(at)TheIranDeal urges people to tweet their questions and promises to "set the record straight."

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Tuesday the account also would serve as a forum for those who were involved in negotiating the agreement.

The White House also set up an online resource page at Whitehouse.gov/irandeal offering facts, graphics and videos.

Image source: WhiteHouse.gov

Congress has 60 days to review the agreement, which has attracted heavy opposition from Republican legislators.

.@UN yesterday unanimously endorsed the #IranDeal. Now Congress has 60 days to review it. Check back often for more updates! @jaschrein

— The Iran Deal (@TheIranDeal) July 21, 2015