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Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge By Patricia Zengerle and Nathan Layne Jun 18, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) reacts as U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 22, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon — Annabelle Gordon By Patricia Zengerle and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday. One Republican senator called the framework pact announced this week the "worst foreign policy blunder in decades," another said some reported provisions seemed "ill-advised," and some pro-Republican commentators also broke with Trump over the agreement. The criticism was a rare rebuke from members of the Republican Party who have most…

Some Republican hawks in US Senate, usually allied with Trump, break with him on Iran deal <p>Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lambasts 'worst foreign policy blunder in decades,' says Reagan would be 'rolling over in his grave'; others are less blunt, but warn of a 'mistake'</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-republican-hawks-in-us-senate-usually-allied-with-trump-break-with-him-on-iran-deal/">Some Republican hawks in US Senate, usually allied with Trump, break with him on Iran deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/AP26169509823562-1024x640.jpg" title="Some Republican hawks in US Senate, usually allied with Trump, break with him on Iran deal" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge <p>By Patricia Zengerle and Nathan Layne</p><p>WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday.</p><p>One Republican senator called the framework pact announced this week the "worst foreign policy blunder in decades," another said some reported provisions seemed "ill-advised," and some pro-Republican commentators also broke with Trump over the agreement.</p>

Republicans balk at deal Donald Trump struck with Iran https://www.europesays.com/iran/169069/ President Donald Trump’s Republican Party doesn’t usually dare to differ with him, but, in the case of his ceasefire…

President Trump’s deal to lift sanctions on Iran and give it access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund has cast a glum mood over the Senate Republican Conference. GOP senators say many of their colleagues are in “dismay” and “somber” over the cost of the agreement. By Alexander Bolton THE HILL

Trump's Iran deal sparks anger among Republican hawks Republican Senator Bill Cassidy wrote on X that former President and Republican icon Ronald Reagan would be "rolling over in his grave," calling the agreement "the worst foreign policy blunder in decades."

Trump's Iran deal sparks anger among Republicans - RTE Updated / Thursday, 18 Jun 2026 17:12 Sen Ted Cruz with Sen John Cornyn and Sen Lindsey Graham (File image) US President Donald Trump's deal with Iran has opened a rare breach with Republican hawks, who warn that the agreement falls far short of the sweeping victory he promised and could leave Tehran richer, stronger and still able to threaten the region. The memorandum of understanding, signed by Mr Trump in France, is aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz and stabilising energy markets after a war that drove up oil prices and raised fears of a wider Middle East crisis. But the terms have alarmed some of the same Republicans who spent years denouncing Democratic former president Barack Obama's 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran as dangerously weak. They have voiced concerns that Mr Trump is offering Iran sanctions relief, access to oil markets and the prospect of a $300 billion reconstruction fund while failing to secure firm commitments on uranium enrichment, ballistic missiles or Tehran's support for armed proxies. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy wrote on X that former president and Republic…

'Reagan is rolling in his grave': Republicans turn on Trump over ... Republicans have turned on Donald Trump over his plan to end the war with Iran , accusing him of making the “worst foreign policy blunder in decades”. The U.S. released the 14-point interim agreement on Wednesday as Trump signed the documents in Versailles, France. The terms included stopping the conflict and reopening the vital shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, but also financing Iran’s recovery with a $300bn fund and scrapping sanctions. “Reagan is rolling over in his grave,” said Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy on Wednesday, referring to the former president Trump admires. “Iran’s nuclear ambitions were not curbed, and they have learned that threatening the Strait of Hormuz works and will undoubtedly leverage it in the future. open image in gallery After weeks of criticism from Republicans over his war in Iran, Donald Trump now faces fury over his deal to end the conflict ( AFP/Getty ) “Before the war, the strait was open, Iran was being crushed by sanctions, and 13 [US] service members were still alive. Now, 13 Americans are dead, families have paid billions at the pump , sanctions will be lifted, and the …

Top Republican decries Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’ <p>Senator Bill Cassidy attacks ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’ while others in his party skeptical over peace deal</p><p>A handful of Senate Republicans have sharply criticized the agreement <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> reached with Iran, accusing the administration of committing “the worst foreign policy blunder in decades”.</p><p>On Wednesday, the Trump administration <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/trump-us-iran-war-mou-deal">released</a> the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/us-iran-deal-trump">text</a> of an interim deal between Washington and Tehran to end the 110-day conflict, framing it as a “major win” for the US – even as the 14-point accord made significant political and financial concessions to Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a “worldwide depression”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/17/trump-republicans-iran-deal">Continue reading...</a>

Republicans balk at deal Donald Trump struck with Iran The deal Donald Trump struck with Iran has triggered a backlash from within his Republican Party as prominent members raise concerns about sanctions relief and a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund. www.dw.com/en/republica...

Republicans blast Iran agreement as details emerge - Army Times U.S. President Donald Trump’s interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday. One Republican senator called the framework pact announced this week the “worst foreign policy blunder in decades,” another said some reported provisions seemed “ill-advised,” and some pro-Republican commentators also broke with Trump over the agreement. The criticism was a rare rebuke from members of the Republican Party who have mostly offered full loyalty to the president, but are increasingly restive as the economic effects of the Iran conflict have hurt their prospects ahead of midterm elections in November that will decide control of Congress. Democrats, who are seeking to regain control of one or both of the legislative chambers, have also been critical of the agreement. The White House sent the text of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding to members of Congress on Thursday, a day after Trump signed the preliminary deal to end the war. The document, seen by Reuters, matched what had been read out by a U.S.…

[1/5] 2026-06-19 06:49:59 - [Republican critics: The draft US-Iran agreement is too “weak” despite the huge cost of war] The Trump administration’s agreement to lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz was strongly opposed by Republicans in the US Senate.

Trump’s deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions on Iran is getting strong pushback from Senate Republicans who warn that giving Iran’s theocratic regime access to billions of dollars in economic relief would be a major “blunder.” thehill.com/homenews/sen...

REPUBLICANS: President Trump's deal to lift sanctions on Iran and give it access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund has cast a glum mood over the Senate Republican Conference, with GOP senators saying that many of their colleagues are in "dismay" and "somber" over the cost of the agreement.

Breaking: US Senate confirms it will reject any Iran nuclear deal resembling the Trump-era framework. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republicans alike condemn the $300+ billion 'shameful agreement' that rewards Iran with asset unfreezing, sanctions removal, and unrestricted oil exports—...

Republicans Question the US-Iran Deal. But Many Are Only Blaming JD Vance. Many Republicans across the right are bashing interim deal between the US-Iran as an unnecessary surrender.&#160; “This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades,” Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana wrote in a Wednesday post on X. “Iran’s nuclear ambitions were not curbed, and they have learned that threatening the Strait of Hormuz works.” “Now, [&#8230;]

Trump's Iran deal sparks anger among Republican hawks - eNCA Thursday 18 June 2026 - 16:48pm WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's deal with Iran has opened a rare breach with Republican hawks, who warn that the agreement falls far short of the sweeping victory he promised and could leave Tehran richer, stronger and still able to threaten the region. The memorandum of understanding, signed by Trump in France, is aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz and stabilizing energy markets after a war that drove up oil prices and raised fears of a wider Middle East crisis. But the terms have alarmed some of the same Republicans who spent years denouncing Democratic former president Barack Obama's 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran as dangerously weak. They have voiced concerns that Trump is offering Iran sanctions relief, access to oil markets and the prospect of a $300 billion reconstruction fund while failing to secure firm commitments on uranium enrichment, ballistic missiles or Tehran's support for armed proxies. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy wrote on X that former president and Republican icon Ronald Reagan would be "rolling over in his grave," cal…