Key facts
- President Trump stated Senator Lindsey Graham "will be in big trouble" for his skepticism regarding a preliminary Iran deal.
- Graham expressed concern that Iran's interpretation of the agreement differs from the U.S. negotiating team's claims.
- Trump and Vice President Vance signed the memorandum of understanding with Iran on Monday.
- Trump asserted that the agreement "covers something very nicely" and that "we're not paying for anything."
- Graham later praised Trump's actions, stating Iran is weakened and its nuclear capability has been set back.
President Trump on Tuesday addressed concerns raised by Senator Lindsey Graham regarding a preliminary agreement with Iran, stating that Graham "will be in big trouble" if he remains skeptical. The president made these remarks at the G7 summit when questioned by reporters.
Graham had previously expressed worry about the state of nuclear negotiations, noting that Iran's interpretation of the agreement seemed to differ from the U.S. negotiating team's claims. He celebrated the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but voiced his concerns on social media.