Trump says he may forward Iran cease-fire agreement to Congress
President Trump indicated he could send the memorandum of understanding on the U.S.–Iran cease-fire to Congress, while lawmakers on both sides request more details.
President Donald Trump told reporters in Évian-les-Bains, France, that he is willing to forward the memorandum of understanding on the recently announced U.S.–Iran cease-fire to members of Congress for review. The agreement, signed digitally on Sunday, would extend the current cease-fire for 60 days and outline a framework for future talks on Iran’s nuclear program and other issues. Trump did not specify a timeline for when the document might reach lawmakers.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he has not been notified of any congressional briefing on the deal. The text of the agreement has not been released, although Trump said he expects to unveil details on Friday.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expressed support for a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but urged that Congress be given an opportunity to weigh in. He noted concerns that Iran’s interpretation of the agreement may differ from that of the U.S. negotiating team and called for Vice President JD Vance and his partners to present the final deal to Congress.
Vance told CNBC that key provisions include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and securing Iran’s commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, adding that many details still need to be worked out.
An official signing ceremony is planned for Friday in Geneva. Trump also said that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to resume and that oil prices are falling.
