Mogherini is speaking as Iran and representatives of world powers are formally announcing the nuclear accord.
Mogherini: We were always aware we had a responsibility to our generation and future ones.
Mogherini: Today is an historic day. It is a great honor for us to announce that we have reached an agreement on the Iranian nuclear isue. With courage, political will, mutual respect, and leadership, we have delivered what the world was hoping for."
Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hailed the historic deal reached on Iran's nuclear drive as a "firm choice for stability and cooperation."
"We are certain that today the world has breathed a huge sigh of relief," Putin said in a statement issued by the Kremlin.
"Despite attempts to justify scenarios based on force, the negotiators have made a firm choice in favour of stability and cooperation."
Putin added that the deal will help Russian-Iranian civilian nuclear cooperation and will contribute to combating terrorism in the Middle East. (AP/Reuters)
Celebrations In Iran
Video: EU, Iranian Negotiators Welcome 'Historic' Nuclear Deal
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have welcomed an agreement on Iran's nuclear program announced on July 14. Speaking in Vienna after 18 days of talks, Zarif said the deal is not perfect, but is nevertheless a historic achievement. (AP)
