While US President Donald Trump’s administration suggests it’s still open to reaching a nuclear deal with Iran, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham cautions against doing so.
“To any dealmaker regarding Iran: please understand your deal will have to come to the Senate and be tested,” Graham tweets.
It’s unclear, though, whether a deal reached by the US and Iran would require Congressional approval.
Moreover, Graham is one of the more hawkish Republican senators, and it’s unclear whether he or other GOP lawmakers would be willing to defy Trump if he brings a deal for their approval.
“When it comes to matters like this, it’s not about a political party to me. I am going ask the hard questions no matter who presents the deal,” Graham insists.
“To say I’m suspicious that the ayatollah and his regime will change and keep their word is the biggest understatement in history. I would also caution, beware of anything that comes from Oman.”
“It is clear to me that the best and only long-term answer is to stand with the Iranian people and demand regime change,” Graham adds.
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