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Republicans Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul Rally Behind Trump's Iran Deal

Paul backed Trump’s effort to end the war, citing his opposition to regime-change wars and extended military engagements.

Republicans Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul Rally Behind Trump's Iran Deal
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Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham and Rand Paul publicly backed President Donald Trump’s Iran memorandum of understanding, with Graham saying it could help end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Rep. Mark Alford also expressed cautious optimism about the deal.

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Senator who backed Trump’s Iran memorandum

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator who backed Trump’s Iran memorandum

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Newt Gingrich
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former House Speaker who praised Trump’s approach

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President associated with the Iran memorandum

Former president referenced in Gingrich’s criticism of an earlier approach to Iran

Mark Alford
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Representative who expressed cautious optimism about the memorandum

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president referenced in Gingrich’s criticism of an earlier approach to Iran; Steve Witkoff, Person Graham said he discussed Iran with

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