‘Nightmare for Israel’: Senior GOP senators criticize alleged terms of emerging Iran deal

Key Points:

• Senior Republican senators expressed strong criticism of the reported terms of a deal President Trump is negotiating with Iran to end the ongoing war, fearing it would leave Iran in a dominant regional position and threaten US allies like Israel.
• Senators Lindsey Graham, Tom Cotton, Roger Wicker, and Ted Cruz warned that the deal could empower Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz, continue uranium enrichment, and receive billions of dollars, undermining US military gains and regional security.
• Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also condemned the emerging agreement, comparing it to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and emphasizing the need to deny Iran access to funds and military capabilities.
• The criticism reflects growing divisions within the Republican Party, with some members advocating for continued military pressure while others seek to avoid further conflict; recent Senate votes indicate a small but increasing number of Republicans challenging Trump's war policies.
• A planned House vote on a war powers resolution to limit the conflict was unexpectedly delayed by House Republican leaders, despite indications it had enough support to pass, highlighting internal party tensions over the Iran war strategy.