(VOVworld) – On Sunday, the US Department of State submitted the recently reached Iranian nuclear deal to the Congress. A spokesman for US Department of State, John Kirby, said that day one of the 60-day review period began on Monday after revealing the bureau had "transmitted to Congress the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, its annexes and related materials."

US President Barack Obama (Photo: AFP)

Under legislation passed in May, the US Congress has 60 days to consider and make a final decision on the deal. If Congress rejects the deal, President Barack Obama could use his power of veto, and Republican senators must gain two-thirds of the votes to reject Obama’s veto.