US Vice President JD Vance stated Thursday that the administration does not intend to submit the agreement with Iran to the US Congress for approval, according to Israeli media reports citing Vance. The statement marks a significant procedural decision on the path of the emerging nuclear deal.
US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration will not submit the emerging agreement with Iran to the US Congress for ratification, bypassing a potential legislative hurdle. The statement, reported by Israeli media, comes amid a series of conflicting signals over the status of the US-Iran nuclear framework.
As The Zioneer has reported over the past week, the administration has been pursuing a diplomatic track with Tehran despite strong opposition from some lawmakers in both parties. On Wednesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said the Senate would not approve the deal as described, characterizing its terms as 'unconditional surrender.' The White House has previously denied the accuracy of a leaked draft MOU.
Vance's statement that the administration will sidestep Congress effectively neutralizes that opposition route, though the move could face legal and political challenges. The final text of a memorandum of understanding was reportedly read out at the UN Security Council on Wednesday, with Vance stating it would be approved by a binding council resolution. Iran's Fars News Agency has assessed that Tehran is leaning toward approving the deal.
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