Republican hawks warn of ‘disastrous mistake’ as Trump nears deal with Iran
Republican hawks have criticized Donald Trump's proposed peace deal with Iran, calling it a potential disaster. Key party figures, including Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz, expressed concerns over concessions that could empower Iran. Trump has stated that negotiations are ongoing but emphasized that he will not rush into a deal.
- ▪Republican senators have issued a rare rebuke of Trump over his planned peace deal with Iran.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about a rumored 60-day ceasefire that could undermine U.S. objectives in the region.
- ▪Trump has claimed that a memorandum of understanding to end the war has been largely negotiated, but he did not address Iran's nuclear program.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina. Photograph: Kenny Holston/The New York Times/ReutersView image in fullscreenSenator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina. Photograph: Kenny Holston/The New York Times/ReutersUS-Israel war on IranRepublican hawks warn of ‘disastrous mistake’ as Trump nears deal with IranTrump insists US won’t rush talks with Tehran after rebukes from Republicans, including Ted Cruz and Lindsey GrahamLucy CampbellSun 24 May 2026 10.51 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 10.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRepublican hawks have issued a rare rebuke of Donald Trump over his planned peace deal with Iran, describing it as a “disaster” and questioning why the US president launched the war in the first place.Allies of Trump who strongly backed…
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