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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026