By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-graham-seeks-congressional-review-of-any-peace-deal-with-iran Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sen. Graham seeks congressional review of any peace deal with Iran Politics Apr 8, 2026 3:48 PM EDT Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the biggest proponents of Trump's military action in Iran, says he prefers a diplomatic solution, but that the "supposed negotiating document" that led to a ceasefire had "some troubling aspects." READ MORE: What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? Depends on which side you talk to Graham said in a post on the social platform X that he looks forward to the architects of the proposal, including Vice President JD Vance and others, coming to Congress and explaining how the deal meets America's national security objectives. He says that all highly enriched uranium must be removed from Iran and handed over to the United States as part of a peace agreement. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. "Allowing this regime to enrich in the future would be an affront to all those murdered by the regime since this war started and would be inconsistent with denying Iran a pathway toward a bomb in the future," Graham said. "That is why I strongly support President Trump's statement today: no enrichment for Iran." WATCH: White House addresses Strait of Hormuz opening, Trump's 'civilization' threat Graham said he wants a thorough congressional review process. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the biggest proponents of Trump's military action in Iran, says he prefers a diplomatic solution, but that the "supposed negotiating document" that led to a ceasefire had "some troubling aspects." READ MORE: What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? Depends on which side you talk to Graham said in a post on the social platform X that he looks forward to the architects of the proposal, including Vice President JD Vance and others, coming to Congress and explaining how the deal meets America's national security objectives. He says that all highly enriched uranium must be removed from Iran and handed over to the United States as part of a peace agreement. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. "Allowing this regime to enrich in the future would be an affront to all those murdered by the regime since this war started and would be inconsistent with denying Iran a pathway toward a bomb in the future," Graham said. "That is why I strongly support President Trump's statement today: no enrichment for Iran." WATCH: White House addresses Strait of Hormuz opening, Trump's 'civilization' threat Graham said he wants a thorough congressional review process. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now