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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