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Ted Cruz, Thom Tillis and other Republicans criticize Trump's emerging Iran deal

Tillis said he would not support the deal as he understands it and questioned its terms and congressional ratification.

Ted Cruz, Thom Tillis and other Republicans criticize Trump's emerging Iran deal
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 24, 2026
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Several Republican senators criticized reports of a proposed Iran deal, including its reported ceasefire and treatment of Iran’s nuclear material. President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the negotiations, while Sen. Lindsey Graham said a broader regional agreement could change his view.

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Thom Tillis R · NC · SEN
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Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator opposing the reported terms of the deal

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

Senator criticizing the reported terms and proposing a condition for support

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President negotiating and defending the emerging Iran deal

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Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator criticizing the reported Iran deal

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Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary whose earlier remarks Tillis questioned

Former president referenced in connection with the prior Iran agreement

Mike Pompeo
Former U.S. Representative (R-KS)

Former secretary of state criticizing the emerging deal

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State defending the administration's negotiating posture

Roger F. Wicker
R · MS · SEN

Senator criticizing the reported ceasefire

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president referenced in comparisons to the 2015 Iran agreement; Rob Malley, Former Biden administration special envoy for Iran; Steven Cheung, White House communications director responding to Pompeo

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Thom Tillis Criticizes Pete Hegseth’s Iran Claims and Poland Decision

Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s handling of military matters, including Iran-related matters. Left-leaning outlets frame Tillis’s remarks as evidence of Hegseth’s poor performance and include his criticism of a $1.8 billion fund. Center outlets focus on Tillis’s opposition to a reported Iran deal and its terms. Right-leaning outlets emphasize his criticism of Hegseth’s handling of Iran and the halted Poland deployment.

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