Congress must review Iran agreement, senators say
Lawmakers want the full text before the Geneva signing, as the deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and start a 60-day nuclear talks period.
- On Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader John Thune demanded the Trump administration release the full text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and brief Congress before the June 19 signing in Geneva.
- President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States and Iran finalized a memorandum of understanding to conclude the 107-day war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and initiate a 60-day negotiation on sanctions and Iran's nuclear program.
- Under the 2015 Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, lawmakers cite mandatory congressional oversight for nuclear deals; administration officials contend the memorandum is a preliminary framework for future negotiations rather than a final agreement requiring immediate submission.
- Conflicting claims fuel skepticism: Trump asserts the Strait of Hormuz will be 'permanently toll free,' while Iranian state media reports Tehran plans to impose fees after the initial 60-day period; Vice President Vance confirmed Iran could access $300 billion for reconstruction if it meets conditions.
- A formal signing ceremony in Geneva is scheduled for Friday, with administration officials promising to release the memorandum text within 24 to 48 hours to address congressional demands for transparency before lawmakers vote on the agreement.
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Some senators say Iran deal can skip Congress
Some Republican senators said that the administration does not need to submit the recently signed 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran to Congress for review and a potential vote under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, potentially sidestepping the first major opportunity for Congress to weigh in on the agreement. Under INARA, the administration is required to promptly submit any deal with Iran relating to its nuclear program to Cong…
Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran , set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blocka…
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Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are
Senate Republicans Won't Back Iran Deal Without Details
A woman waves an Iranian flags amid an emerging ceasefire between the US and Iran. Vahid Salemi/AP Photo/Vahid SalemiSenate Republicans were noncommittal on backing President Donald Trump’s emerging deal with Iran, saying they are awaiting more information about the accord that is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire for 60 days.The president was quick to tout the agreement on Sunday, with administration officials claiming…
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