U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's 2026 Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 26, 2026. (Credit: Evan Vucci/ Reuters)
Whatever direction Trump chooses for his Iran policy in the coming months, his main challenge may come from the U.S. Congress.As the November midterm elections approach, electoral calculations will weigh increasingly heavily on negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Whether the goal is to limit a possible resumption of hostilities or to set the terms for a future agreement with Iran, Congress intends to play a more active role. Any diplomatic progress will inevitably be measured against the nuclear deal reached by President Barack Obama in 2015.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on June 15 appears to postpone the most sensitive nuclear issues rather than resolve them. The two governments seem to agree on broad principles while leaving the operational details to negotiations spread over a 60-day period. In this context,...
Whatever direction Trump chooses for his Iran policy in the coming months, his main challenge may come from the U.S. Congress.As the November midterm elections approach, electoral calculations will weigh increasingly heavily on negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Whether the goal is to limit a possible resumption of hostilities or to set the terms for a future agreement with Iran, Congress intends to play a more active role. Any diplomatic progress will inevitably be measured against the nuclear deal reached by President Barack Obama in 2015.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on June 15 appears to postpone the most sensitive nuclear issues rather than resolve them. The two governments seem to agree on broad principles while leaving the operational details to negotiations spread over a 60-day period. In this context,...
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