Some Republican hawks in US Senate, usually allied with Trump, break with him on Iran deal (opens original article in a new tab)

Some Republican senators in the US Senate criticize President Trump's Iran deal, arguing it fails to address key security concerns and risks making Iran stronger, while Trump defends it as a practical step to stabilize the region.

• Some Republican hawks in the US Senate criticize Trump's Iran deal as insufficient and risky
• The agreement allows Iran sanctions relief and oil market access without firm commitments on nuclear and missile programs
• Republican senators express concerns about Iran becoming stronger and threatening the region
• Trump defends the deal as a practical step to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avoid further conflict
• Democrats oppose the deal, arguing it restores pre-war conditions and benefits Iran