After calls from Schumer and Obama, Bernie Sanders speaks out in support of Iran deal.

Bernie Sanders, After Call From Obama, Announces Support for Iran Deal

Chuck Schumer had called him earlier in the day.

Asked if he thought other Democratic senators would follow Mr. Schumer in breaking with the president on one of the most important foreign policy issues of his administration, Mr. Sanders said: “Yeah, I do. I think there is, on very, very difficult votes, votes of conscience.

He added: “Chuck is a very smart guy and a very good senator. He and I will probably end up disagreeing on this vote.”

A few hours later, his phone rang again. This time Mr. Obama was calling.

Mr. Sanders, in an interview Friday afternoon, said the lengthy conversation he had with the president clinched his support for the administration’s Iran deal.

“I was leaning towards supporting it,” Mr. Sanders said. “I had some questions that I addressed to the president, and he responded. The answers that he gave me helped me reach the final conclusion.”