Senate Republicans voiced deep skepticism over a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran, even as President Trump expressed confidence in ongoing negotiations to end the nearly three month war. The emerging framework would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and require Iran to dispose of its highly enriched uranium, with nuclear issues to be negotiated within 30 to 60 days.

Several prominent Republican senators questioned whether Iran would act in good faith and warned that a temporary ceasefire could undermine the administration’s stated war goals. Critics argued that allowing Iran to retain control of key waterways or nuclear capabilities would be a serious mistake and could signal weakness, particularly in relation to Israel.

President Trump defended the negotiations, calling the prospective agreement 'good and proper' and dismissing critics. While some Republican leaders urged patience until full details are released, Democrats also criticized the framework, with some warning it could restore conditions that existed before the conflict began.