Senator criticizes administration Iran memorandum

A Republican senator from Texas publicly criticized a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, saying the deal would send billions of dollars to Tehran. The senator told reporters Thursday that the agreement was a mistake and that the administration was receiving poor advice.

Terms of the memorandum Under the memorandum, the United States would lift economic sanctions, unfreeze Iranian assets, issue oil export waivers, and support a $300 billion international reconstruction fund. Iran would agree to unspecified limits on its nuclear program and end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Republican reaction Other Senate Republicans have also voiced opposition to the agreement. An Armed Services Committee chairman said the deal negotiates away recent military gains and would provide Iran with a larger payoff than the 2015 nuclear agreement. The Texas senator has also opposed administration-backed candidates in upcoming state races.