As U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against creating perception Tehran controls Hormuz—’it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with’
President Trump announced that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion. However, some congressional allies have raised concerns about the implications of recognizing Iran's control over the strait. They argue that such a perception could shift the regional balance of power and pose risks for Israel.
- ▪Trump stated that an agreement has been largely negotiated with Iran and other countries.
- ▪Senator Lindsey Graham warned that recognizing Iran's control over the strait could lead to a significant shift in regional power dynamics.
- ▪Senator Roger Wicker criticized the potential ceasefire extension, arguing it would undermine previous military efforts against Iran.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is near, but a top ally in Congress raised red flags about the implications for the balance of power in the Persian Gulf.Recommended Video In a social media post, Trump said he spoke with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain. “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” he wrote, adding he had a separate call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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