Republican Senators Graham, Cotton Urge Trump for Full Dismantlement of Iran’s Nuclear Program, Senate Vote Needed

Prominent Republican senators and House representatives in the U.S. Congress are circulating nearly identical draft letters addressed to President Donald Trump, urging that any nuclear agreement with Iran must mandate the complete dismantlement of Tehran's nuclear program. The lawmakers argue that Iran's nuclear advancements have progressed to a point where verification is no longer feasible. Senator Tom Cotton described Iran's nuclear program as an immediate threat to the United States and the world, emphasizing the necessity of its full dismantlement. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton have also warned that the Senate will not provide the 67 votes needed to ratify any deal that does not require the total elimination of Iran's current nuclear capabilities. Additionally, some Republican senators have called for Congress to vote on any potential nuclear deal with Iran, underscoring the legislative branch's role in the process.