Rep. Thomas Massie responded affirmatively to a question about supporting a short-term peace deal with Iran. He said he previously authored a war powers resolution to end U.S. involvement in Iran and argued that his constituents are suffering from high gas and diesel prices and rising fertilizer costs. He stated he would support the deal despite not knowing its specific terms. He referenced criticism from Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz as an indicator the deal could be favorable. Trump claimed a peace deal with Iran has been largely negotiated and is near signing, with final details being discussed, and said the Strait of Hormuz would be opened. No final agreement terms were announced at the time.
"Well, I was the author of the first war powers resolution to get us out of Iran, Massie said. My constituents are hurting, gas is almost $5 a gallon, diesel is almost $6 a gallon, and the farmers here in Kentucky can't afford the fertilizer to put on their fields. Heck, yes, I would support it! he exclaimed. We don't know what the terms of it are, but if Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz are crashing out about it last night, I'd say it's a pretty good deal."
"Trump declared on Truth Social Saturday that a PEACE deal with Iran has been largely negotiated and is on the verge of being signed. Trump added, Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened."
"On X Saturday night, Cruz wrote that he was deeply concerned about aspects of the deal pushed by some voices in the administration. Cruz continued that if the deal allows an Iranian regimestill run by Islamists who chant death to America'now receiving billions of dollars, being able to enrich uranium & develop nuclear weapons, and having effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, then that outcome would be a d"
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