politics
Cassidy calls Trump's deal with Iran 'worst foreign policy blunder in decades'
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) ripped into the Trump administration’s Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, calling it the “worst foreign policy blunder in decades.”
TL;DR
- Senator Bill Cassidy calls the U.S. deal with Iran the "worst foreign policy blunder in decades."
- Cassidy believes the deal does not curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and will allow for new infrastructure development.
- The U.S. has agreed to lift sanctions and its naval blockade in exchange for Iran allowing free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and agreeing not to develop nuclear weapons.
- The issue of enrichment and details about $300 billion in reconstruction aid for Iran are to be determined within 60 days.
- Senator Lindsey Graham views the deal more positively, anticipating the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to hostilities.
- President Trump made a veiled threat toward Graham if he opposes the administration's deal.