Trump faces fresh bipartisan criticism on Iran deal as Vance hails peace talks

US political figures from both the left and right have voiced fresh objections to Donald Trump's provisional deal with Iran. The criticism comes as Trump simultaneously issued new threats against Iran, demanding it curb its proxy activities in Lebanon.

Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, shared an article on X highlighting Iran's success in withstanding US sanctions. The article suggested that economic pressure has largely failed against regimes adept at circumventing restrictions. This sentiment reflects a broader concern among some lawmakers about the effectiveness of current US policy toward Iran.

While Trump escalates his rhetoric, Vice President JD Vance has reportedly hailed progress in the first round of direct peace talks held in Switzerland. This juxtaposition highlights a divided approach within the US administration and among its political allies regarding Iran policy.

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Iran’s ability to withstand sanctions so far exposes a hard fact for Washington: economic pressure has largely failed to cow rogue regimes, as they game out more ways to sidestep US restrictions.