US sends memorandum with Iran to Congress; Trump administration rifts within party over Iran policy

On the 18th, the White House sent a memorandum of understanding with Iran signed by President Trump to Congress. Although there is a sense of relief among the ruling and opposition parties that the protracted fighting has come to an end, the contents of the memorandum have been criticized one after another from within the ruling Republican Party.

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Wicker, a Republican, said in a statement on the 18th that the memorandum "relinquishes the gains made in the 'Great Fury' (military campaign against Iran) and is completely at odds with the President's goals."

Senator Cassidy also emphasized on his X (former Twitter), ``Iran's nuclear ambitions cannot be contained, and we have learned that threatening the Strait of Hormuz is effective.We will definitely use it as a weapon in the future.'' "This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades," he said.

There are also strong concerns about securing reconstruction funds and easing sanctions against Iran, and Senator Cruz said on a podcast, ``It's not a wise decision to give money to a fanatic who wants to kill us.I think the president is getting bad advice.'' According to US media, there is also growing dissatisfaction with the lack of clear regulations regarding Iran's ballistic missile development.

When it comes to negotiations over its nuclear program, which are the focus of negotiations, there are many who are skeptical about whether Iran will respond in good faith. However, Senator Graham, a prominent figure, defended the administration's position on X, saying, ``I'm not sure if we'll reach an agreement, but it's worth a try.''