How Trump's Preliminary Deal with Iran Compares with His Rhetoric
Republicans say the new framework echoes their old objections to sanctions relief, inspections and congressional oversight, with negotiations still unfinished over the next 60 days.
- On June 17, President Donald Trump signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war that began in late February, establishing initial conditions for a 60-day negotiation period.
- Republicans are raising concerns about the current framework that closely mirror their 2015 criticism of former President Barack Obama's Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding sanctions relief and nuclear enrichment limits.
- Officials are still working through unresolved questions about uranium enrichment, compliance verification, and a potential $300 billion reconstruction fund while negotiating the return of International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors.
- Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi are demanding congressional review under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, arguing the administration must present the agreement for a vote.
- Whether the administration can secure a final lasting agreement remains uncertain, with some hawks aiming to 'kill in the crib,' while experts warn partisan rhetoric could undermine long-term sustainability.
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A controversial draft for a comprehensive framework agreement between the US and Iran is currently causing a stir.
How Trump's Preliminary Deal with Iran Compares with His Rhetoric
President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran on June 17. But some of what is included in the framework -- or not -- is at odds with what Trump said about a potential deal prior to approving the memorandum of understanding last week.
The law that could help Congress kill Trump's Iran deal
When the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Trump administration and the Iranian government leaked last week, lawmakers from both parties said they looked forward to reviewing it.Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a strong supporter of the war with Iran, said "any nuclear deal with Iran will be sent to Congress for review and a vote," and that it was "imperative” for Vice President JD Vance, who Graham called “the architect of the d…
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