White House Urges Republicans to Back Iran Deal Online as Officials Say Talks Are 95% Complete
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 25
White House Urges Republicans to Back Iran Deal Online as Officials Say Talks Are 95% Complete
6 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 25
Republican lawmakers were asked by the White House in recent days to post social media messages supporting an emerging Iran agreement, part of an effort to head off backlash from Trump's MAGA base.
Senior officials said the two sides have agreed in principle to a framework and are 95% of the way there, but final wording is still unresolved and no deal will be signed without addressing Iran's enriched uranium.
The administration is selling the package as broader than a nuclear accord, tying it to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and possible momentum for expanded Abraham Accords with Arab states.
Some Republicans remain uneasy that Iran could emerge strategically stronger, especially over Hormuz, even as Lindsey Graham and Benjamin Netanyahu publicly lined up behind demands to dismantle enrichment sites and remove nuclear material.
Trump has projected confidence that any pact would be better than Obama's deal, while aides stressed military options remain available and strikes could resume if negotiations collapse.
Does the emerging deal ignore Tehran's ballistic missile program and its influence across the Middle East?
Since inspectors have been blocked since 2025, how can any new nuclear deal with Iran be truly verified?
Nearing Completion: The 95% Iran Deal’s Provisions, U.S. Political Divide, and Regional Fallout
Overview
In late May 2026, diplomatic efforts toward a new Iran deal have reached an advanced stage, with the agreement about 95% complete. While officials often speak anonymously, leaving the public with incomplete details, the emerging deal includes critical provisions. Its immediate goals are to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz and set a 60-day window for further talks on Iran’s nuclear program. The agreement aims to de-escalate regional tensions and create a framework for future engagement, reflecting a complex process shaped by limited public information and ongoing negotiations.