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GOP who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

GOP who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

Summary

President Donald Trump is working on a deal to end the war with Iran. Some Republican lawmakers criticize the deal, fearing it lets Iran keep too much power, while others support giving Trump time to negotiate.

Key Facts

  • President Trump says the deal with Iran is “largely negotiated” but not final yet.
  • Some Republicans, like Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, worry the deal lets Iran keep its nuclear abilities and regional control.
  • Senator Roger Wicker criticized a proposed 60-day ceasefire, saying it would undo military achievements.
  • Trump said the deal would be different from the old 2015 nuclear agreement under President Obama, which he withdrew from.
  • A U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports will stay in place until the deal is official.
  • Senator Rand Paul supports the negotiations and urges critics to allow Trump space to make a deal.
  • The war started after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28 and so far has cost $29 billion and 13 U.S. service members’ lives.
  • The deal would include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and giving up its enriched uranium, with more details to be worked out in a 60-day period.
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