A third of Republicans support Iran nuclear deal - poll

By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thirty-one percent of U.S. Republicans favour a new nuclear deal with Iran, creating a challenge for their party's lawmakers who largely oppose the framework accord sealed between Tehran and world powers, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Wednesday. Another 30 percent of Republicans oppose the pact, while 40 percent are not sure, according to the poll, which revealed a sharp split in the party as its leaders ramp up opposition to the deal championed by Pres