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The president told reporters he would like to get *** more formal setting first before releasing what the administration is calling *** memorandum of understanding or MOU. Now this is leading to confusion and skepticism from some members of Congress who have not been briefed on what’s in the deal. I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what’s in that memorandum. Uh, I mean, we’re all hearing in generalities what’s been reported so far. I’m calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs to stop keeping America in the dark. President Donald Trump said yesterday he will send the agreement to Congress for review, but he didn’t offer *** timeline. Meanwhile, the Associated Press is reporting the White House sent *** series of talking points to Trump supporters and Republican members of Congress this week, claiming victories that go against the reality in Iran, including Iran agreed. To never have *** nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Senior administration officials say Iran has agreed in the MOU to reopen the strait toll-free for now. What’s making this deal even more challenging is Iran’s recent demand. It wants Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, *** separate conflict that’s now adding weight to the agreement. At the White House, I’m Rachel Hirsheimer.
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‘He needs to stop keeping America in the dark’: Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details
Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows.
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding answers from President Donald Trump as the details of the U.S.-Iran deal, finalized two days ago, have yet to be publicly released. Trump told reporters he would like to present the agreement, referred to by the administration as a “memorandum of understanding” or MOU, in a “formal setting” before releasing it. This decision has sparked confusion and skepticism among high-ranking members of Congress who have not been briefed on the specifics of the deal. “I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what’s in that memorandum. We’re all hearing in generalities what’s been reported so far,” said Sen. John Thune, the Republican Majority Leader. Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Minority Leader, said, “I’m calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs to stop keeping America in the dark.” Trump says he’s open to sending the agreement to Congress for review, but he did not provide a timeline for doing so.”I never thought of it, but I would. I wouldn’t mind,” Trump said.The Associated Press reported the White House sent a series of talking points to Trump supporters and Republican members of Congress this week, claiming victories that contradict the reality in Iran. These talking points include assertions that Iran has agreed to never pursue a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened. Senior Trump administration officials said Iran agreed to destroy and remove its nuclear material, dismantle its nuclear program, stop funding terrorist groups, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz “toll-free” for now. Iran insists it will collect fees from some carriers. The U.S. has insisted Iran cannot toll the Strait, an international waterway.Esmaeil Baqaei, Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said on Monday, “In return for the services that we will provide – including navigation services, environmental protection, potentially ship insurance, and other services offered by Iran and Oman – the necessary costs will be covered, and the corresponding fees will be collected.”A senior U.S. official told reporters the MOU includes possibly releasing Iran’s frozen funds and easing sanctions if Iran complies with the agreement.Complicating the deal further, Iran has recently demanded that Israel withdraw from Lebanon, a separate conflict that is now adding weight to the agreement.An official tells the Associated Press the MOU does not call for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon. Iran has insisted that any deal to end the war must include a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was very blunt Monday, announcing Israel would remain in Lebanon “as long as it is required” to defend the country.Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding answers from President Donald Trump as the details of the U.S.-Iran deal, finalized two days ago, have yet to be publicly released.
Trump told reporters he would like to present the agreement, referred to by the administration as a “memorandum of understanding” or MOU, in a “formal setting” before releasing it.
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This decision has sparked confusion and skepticism among high-ranking members of Congress who have not been briefed on the specifics of the deal.
“I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what’s in that memorandum. We’re all hearing in generalities what’s been reported so far,” said Sen. John Thune, the Republican Majority Leader.
Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Minority Leader, said, “I’m calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs to stop keeping America in the dark.”
Trump says he’s open to sending the agreement to Congress for review, but he did not provide a timeline for doing so.
“I never thought of it, but I would. I wouldn’t mind,” Trump said.
The Associated Press reported the White House sent a series of talking points to Trump supporters and Republican members of Congress this week, claiming victories that contradict the reality in Iran. These talking points include assertions that Iran has agreed to never pursue a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened.
Senior Trump administration officials said Iran agreed to destroy and remove its nuclear material, dismantle its nuclear program, stop funding terrorist groups, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz “toll-free” for now.
Iran insists it will collect fees from some carriers. The U.S. has insisted Iran cannot toll the Strait, an international waterway.
Esmaeil Baqaei, Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said on Monday, “In return for the services that we will provide – including navigation services, environmental protection, potentially ship insurance, and other services offered by Iran and Oman – the necessary costs will be covered, and the corresponding fees will be collected.”
A senior U.S. official told reporters the MOU includes possibly releasing Iran’s frozen funds and easing sanctions if Iran complies with the agreement.
Complicating the deal further, Iran has recently demanded that Israel withdraw from Lebanon, a separate conflict that is now adding weight to the agreement.
An official tells the Associated Press the MOU does not call for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon.
Iran has insisted that any deal to end the war must include a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was very blunt Monday, announcing Israel would remain in Lebanon “as long as it is required” to defend the country.
Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
