Over 200 Republicans Urge Trump to Dismantle Iran Nuclear Enrichment

A large bipartisan group of Republican lawmakers, including over 200 members of Congress and three senators, is urging President Donald Trump to maintain a firm stance against Iran’s nuclear program by demanding the complete dismantlement of its uranium enrichment capabilities. The lawmakers criticize the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for allowing Iran to continue enriching uranium and advancing its nuclear ambitions while providing it with economic benefits, which they argue cannot be repeated. They emphasize that any future agreement must permanently eliminate Iran’s ability to enrich uranium, rejecting any deal that permits enrichment even for peaceful purposes. This position is reflected both in letters to the President and a Senate resolution, highlighting bipartisan Congressional support for Trump’s “maximum pressure” policy and his red line against Iran’s enrichment capacity. However, the White House has sent mixed signals about allowing Iran to retain any enrichment rights, complicating the negotiation landscape further, especially amid Russia’s recent nuclear cooperation with Tehran. U.S. officials and lawmakers remain united in opposing any arrangement that enables Iran to develop nuclear weapons, offering full Congressional backing to the administration in this effort.