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Trump's Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans

Cruz said the proposed fund, release of frozen assets and potential Strait of Hormuz revenue would benefit Iran.

Trump's Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans
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Jun 18, 2026
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Republican senators including Roger Wicker and Ted Cruz criticized President Donald Trump’s Iran agreement, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered cautious support. Their objections raise questions about whether a final deal could win congressional approval.

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Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator opposing provisions of Trump’s Iran agreement

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose Iran agreement drew Republican criticism

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Roger F. Wicker
R · MS · SEN

Senator criticizing Trump’s Iran agreement

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

South Carolina senator who endorsed the pact but acknowledged some criticism was valid

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader responding to Trump’s Iran agreement

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator questioning the agreement’s effects

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator criticizing the agreement

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President defending Trump and the agreement

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State whose absence from public promotion of the agreement drew notice

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator expressing concern about the agreement

Joni Ernst
R · IA · SEN

Iowa senator seeking more information about the agreement

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president whose 2015 Iran deal was referenced for comparison; Steve Witkoff, Middle East envoy who discussed the pact with Graham

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