Lawmaker says nuclear deal withdrawal was turning point Ian Price June 19, 2019 1 minute read Escalating tensions with Iran can be traced back to the nuclear deal that the U.S. withdrew from last year. A prominent Virginia lawmaker is discussing why that was a bad idea, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: ‘Alt-right’ group founder may be nixed from rally lawsuitNext: New Hokies head coach Mike Young on his team, Kerry Blackshear Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026