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Initial U.S.-Iran deal draws mixed reactions from Republicans

President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran on Wednesday night. The reviews are in, and Senate Republicans were either critical or cautiously hopeful that something better could be achieved. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have the latest.

Published June 18, 2026, 9:30 PM
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Initial U.S.-Iran deal draws mixed reactions from Republicans

President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran on Wednesday night. The reviews are in, and Senate Republicans were either critical or cautiously hopeful that something better could be achieved. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have the latest.

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