Republican lawmakers slam Iran as Trump says deal near
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- Some Republican lawmakers have welcomed progress toward a potential US-Iran agreement while maintaining pressure on Tehran.
- Officials stressed that Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
As expectations grow for a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran, several Republican lawmakers have voiced cautious support while continuing to criticize the Iranian government.
Ron Johnson said a nuclear-armed Iran would pose an "existential threat" to the United States and expressed hope that President Donald Trump would prevent such an outcome.
Meanwhile, John James told Fox News he was "excited" to see the outcome of a potential deal, arguing that Trump's pressure campaign had pushed Tehran toward negotiations.
"President Trump is the president of peace, but he's also the president of strength," James said.
Separately, Don Bacon shared remarks from former US President Jimmy Carter and argued that the Iranian government responds only to "power and resolve," warning against relying on optimism alone in dealing with Tehran.
