Source: Fortune.com
Summary
President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is facing criticism from some fellow Republicans, who fear it will leave Iran as a dominant force in the region and allow it to retain its ability to destroy oil infrastructure. The deal would involve a 60-day ceasefire, during which details and timelines would be worked out. Trump has defended the deal, saying it is “THE EXACT OPPOSITE” of the Obama-era nuclear pact. Some Republicans, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Lindsey Graham, have expressed concerns about the deal, while others, such as Sen. Rand Paul, have defended Trump’s approach.
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Sen. Ted Cruz says the deal would be a “disastrous mistake” if it allows Iran to retain its ability to enrich uranium and develop nuclear weapons. Sen. Lindsey Graham fears the deal would leave Iran as a dominant force in the region. Trump says the deal is “THE EXACT OPPOSITE” of the Obama-era nuclear pact. Sen. Rand Paul defends Trump’s approach, saying “war virtually always ends with negotiations.” The deal’s details and timelines are still being worked out during a 60-day window.
The announcement sounds familiar because it’s a classic case of “trust us, it’s a good deal.” But what’s really being negotiated here?
Author: Evan Null
