President Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that he is open to sending details of the agreement with Iran to members of Congress, following inquiries from lawmakers of both parties. During a bilateral meeting in France with United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Trump stated he would not mind sending the memorandum of understanding to Congress for review, although he did not specify when this would occur. The framework was announced and signed digitally on Sunday and aims to end hostilities between the U.S. and Iran that began in February.
Trump remarked, "What I would like to do is send it to Congress and say 'you shouldn't approve it.' And they will approve it," suggesting a lighthearted tone. He is currently in Évian-les-Bains, France for the 2026 G7 summit.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., noted he had not been informed of any congressional briefing regarding the agreement, as reported by Punchbowl News. The preliminary deal would extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire for 60 days and establish a framework for future negotiations concerning Tehran's nuclear program and other issues. The text of the agreement has not yet been released, but Trump plans to unveil details on Friday.
Reactions on Capitol Hill have been mixed, including from some of Trump's key allies. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., expressed cautious optimism about the deal, particularly regarding the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which had been closed due to conflict, impacting international supply chains and gas prices. However, he emphasized that Congress should have the opportunity to review the agreement.
Graham expressed concern that Iran's interpretation of the agreement may differ from that of the American negotiating team, stating in a post on X that any nuclear deal with Iran must be sent to Congress for review and a vote. He looks forward to examining the final product and believes it is essential for Vice President JD Vance and his negotiating partners to be involved in presenting the final deal to Congress.
In response to Graham's comments, Trump said, "I have to talk to Lindsay. He will be in big trouble." Vance, who appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box," mentioned that many details of the deal still need to be finalized, with key provisions including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. Trump has consistently stated that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a primary objective.
An official signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Geneva. Trump also noted that shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to resume, stating, "Ships are starting to move now. Oil is starting to go and prices are coming down rapidly."