Obama to speak to Israeli, Saudi leaders on Iran deal

US President Barack Obama praises the Iran nuclear deal as he addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, on July 14, 2015.

WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama will soon speak to Israeli and Saudi leaders, who are skeptical about the nuclear deal with Iran, a senior administration official said on Tuesday.

Obama will talk to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has described the accord as a "historic mistake," and with Saudi Arabia's King Salman, the official said.