Republican Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) said Monday that a bad deal with Iran is unacceptable and called for continued 'maximum pressure' policy through sanctions, a blockade, and bombing of strategic facilities in Iran, according to a statement published on a Middle East-focused the source. His remarks follow similar warnings from two Republican senators earlier today.
Republican Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) said Monday afternoon that a bad deal with Iran is unacceptable and called for the continuation of the 'maximum pressure' policy, including sanctions, a naval blockade, and bombing of strategic facilities in Iran. The statement was published on a Middle East-focused the source.
Kennedy's remarks add to a growing chorus of Republican lawmakers rejecting the diplomatic track with Tehran. Earlier today, Senators Rick Scott and Jim Banks warned that negotiations are likely to fail and that military strikes may resume, as The Zioneer reported.
Kennedy had previously given the Trump administration a 60-day deadline to show progress on Iran, after which he called for the US to act 'with force,' according to a June 29 bulletin. The latest statement reaffirms his hardline stance as the administration continues nuclear talks.
3 developments
- DevelopingSenator Kennedy demands progress on Iran within 60 days or US should strike
- DevelopingSenator Kennedy asks Hegseth if US can strike Mount Machush; Hegseth cites unmatched capabilities
- DevelopingSenator Tom Cotton backs Trump's heavy sanctions on Iran, warns of Tehran's 'terror attacks'
- DevelopingSenator John Kennedy says 'no one's confident' Iran will act after new US deal
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