President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have achieved a significant milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. This agreement, shaped by decisive American strength, ensures that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon, reopens the Strait of Hormuz for free navigation, and prioritizes America First — moving away from the ineffective policies of appeasement, financial incentives, and prolonged conflicts that have undermined the United States for years.
Here’s the response from key figures:
Sen. John Barrasso: “@POTUS Trump compelled Iran to negotiate from a position of American strength. He has made it clear:
❌Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon
❌They will not have a path to obtaining one
❌They will not be able to enrich uranium
America is ending terrorism.”
Sen. Jim Banks: “Iran has been severely weakened. They know the consequences if they fail to uphold their end of the deal. Under @POTUS, we enforce Maximum Pressure and Peace Through Strength.”
Sen. Marsha Blackburn: “President @realDonaldTrump consistently demonstrates his commitment to peace on the world stage, with America’s interests as his top priority.”
Sen. Katie Britt: “No one negotiates better than @POTUS. I commend the Administration for holding the Iranian regime accountable and ensuring they never acquire a nuclear weapon.”
Sen. Deb Fischer: “With Iran currently weak, @POTUS is negotiating from a position of strength. I support the efforts to prevent Iran from ever acquiring a nuclear weapon, which is essential for the safety of America and the world.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham: “In my view, signing the MOU benefits the United States as it opens the Strait of Hormuz and ends hostilities with Iran. While a verifiable deal on Iran’s nuclear program is still uncertain, pursuing it poses little risk. Economic stability from opening the Strait and ending hostilities could pave the way for broader peace. Expanding the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is the ultimate goal shared by President Trump and me.”
Sen. Bill Hagerty: “While President Obama paid Iran for their nuclear program, @POTUS is making them pay to dismantle it. After significantly weakening their military and nuclear capabilities, Iran is now negotiating on President Trump’s terms.”
Sen. Ron Johnson: “The ayatollahs declared war on the West 47 years ago, and President Trump understands that the Iranian people couldn’t overthrow the regime. Instead of a ground war, @POTUS reached an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and monitor the regime’s actions.”
Sen. John Kennedy: “Let’s give peace a chance. That’s what the President is advocating. With 60 days, we can see if peace is possible.”
Sen. James Lankford: “For 47 years, Iran has targeted the United States and its allies. Every president has tried to resolve these issues, but President Trump is the first to use both diplomacy and force effectively. Let’s hope for peace and the end of Iran’s nuclear threat.”
Sen. Roger Marshall: “This agreement not only lowers gas prices but also makes Americans safer. The Iranian regime, responsible for over 1,000 American deaths, is now less of a threat. The Strait’s reopening is a great day for America.”
Sen. Bernie Moreno: “President Trump was the only one courageous enough to take decisive action and eliminate a 47-year threat. Now he has secured a historic deal promoting peace and prosperity through strength.”
Sen. Rand Paul: “Those criticizing Trump’s Iran deal are the ones behind every failed intervention. This war must end. I support the President’s peace efforts.”
Sen. Eric Schmitt: “President Trump has been clear: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. They are now committing to this for the first time. We must verify everything, but this is a significant achievement.”
Sen. Tim Scott: “@POTUS proves once again he is the Dealmaker in Chief. Leading with strength delivers major victories for American security and global stability.”
Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “The Legacy Media tries to undermine this administration, but @POTUS consistently proves them wrong. He made history in 2020 with the Abraham Accords and will bring peace again.”
Rep. Robert Aderholt: “I’m grateful the United States and Iran have reached an agreement. Unlike the previous deal, this one requires Iran to abandon its nuclear program entirely, preventing uranium enrichment.”
Rep. Mark Alford: “This issue began 47 years ago with the Iranian hostage crisis. We finally have a president who stands up to Iran with strength and resolve, putting Americans first.”
Rep. Buddy Carter: “After 47 years and seven U.S. presidents, only @realDonaldTrump ensures Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. America and the world are safer because of it.”
Rep. Monica De La Cruz: “Thank you, President Trump, for your tireless work to deliver this historic deal and secure peace worldwide.”
Rep. Chuck Edwards: “This agreement has the potential to bring greater stability to the Middle East, benefiting America, our allies, and the world.”
Rep. Lance Gooden: “President Trump understands that peace with Iran comes from strength, not cash handouts. Under his deal, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, promoting peace and economic strength at home.”
Rep. Abe Hamadeh: “@POTUS has been clear: he wants the Iran conflict resolved and has worked tirelessly to bring the parties to the table. Never underestimate the man behind ‘The Art of the Deal.’”
Rep. Andy Harris: “A remarkable day for America and the world. President Trump secured a historic agreement with Iran, ending the conflict and proving peace is achieved through strength.”
Rep. Diana Harshbarger: “Peace through Strength.”
Rep. Wesley Hunt: “From someone who fought in these wars: aligning Gulf states against Iran’s nuclear ambitions is transformative. President Trump shattered Iran’s military leverage, forcing them to confront reality. This agreement ensures Iran remains without nuclear weapons for the foreseeable future.”
Rep. John James: “The Iran deal represents common-sense leadership from @POTUS. Having faced Iran’s funded networks in Iraq, I support this straightforward deal: meet every condition or receive nothing. It’s about peace through strength, prioritizing American interests.”
Rep. Jim Jordan: “No nuclear weapon for Iran. No open borders. No unchecked taxpayer fraud. Why is this controversial for Democrats?”
Rep. David Kustoff: “While negotiations are ongoing, I am confident @POTUS will ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.”
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: “The Iran peace deal benefits all involved. Please stop attacking each other. Details will be released soon, and it will surpass the previous agreement.”
Rep. Brian Mast: “@POTUS has shown his strength by dismantling Iran’s military infrastructure and eliminating their nuclear capabilities. Every politician calling to withdraw from the region should stay silent on this achievement.”
Rep. Lisa McClain: “President Trump ensured Iran has NO PATH to a nuclear weapon.”
Rep. Dan Meuser: “President Trump accomplished what no other President could: make Iran commit to never seeking nuclear weapons, without sending taxpayer money to Tehran.”
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks: “I am glad to see this conflict come to an end. My hope is that lasting peace is restored in the region, energy prices fall for American families, and Iran is never again a threat.”
Rep. Cory Mills: “President Trump secured a historic deal, entirely different from the previous one. No cash deliveries, just real accountability. A major victory for the United States and peace.”
Rep. Barry Moore: “Critics doubted him, but President Trump proves them wrong time and again. God bless our President!”
Rep. Riley Moore: “PEACE. PRESIDENT. No one else could have done this. No one else would have the courage. God bless Donald J. Trump!”
Rep. Jimmy Patronis: “The deal with Iran is a significant triumph for peace and security. @POTUS has once again shown that strong leadership and American strength can deliver results that make our nation and the world safer.”
Rep. Marlin Stutzman: “@POTUS made it clear at the G7 summit — IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! Grateful for President Trump’s leadership in these negotiations, and glad to see that Iran has finally made the smart decision to establish peace.”
Rep. Tony Wied: “President Trump has made it clear that he does not want endless wars in the Middle East. I completely agree. Yet as soon as a peace deal emerges, the swamp attacks it. They either want to see America fail or want to see endless wars continue. I want to see this war come to an end and I am grateful to have a President who is pursing peace through strength to protect our country and the American people.”
Rep. Roger Williams: “@POTUS’s U.S.-Iran Peace Deal is a welcome step forward. This agreement creates a path toward greater stability in the region. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz will help restore global commerce and bring greater certainty to energy markets as negotiations continue. Our goal remains clear: Peace Through Strength”
Rep. Rudy Yakym: “Peace requires strength. Protecting Americans means making hard decisions, and striking Iran was one of them. President Trump had the courage to act where presidents of both parties only made promises. He has been unequivocal for decades: Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. Today, he kept that promise. And Americans and Hoosiers will be safer because of President Trump’s resolve and the deal reached today.”
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich: “President Trump has achieved something many thought impossible: forcing the Iranian dictatorship away from the Obama-Biden path of appeasement without committing America to a massive ground war.”
Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland: “I know it’s not popular to say this, but Trump’s Iran deal is brilliant. No nukes, Strait reopened, US economy soars. Iran has a path forward – if they behave. If not, boom, we resume military and economic punishment.”
Atlantic Council Vice President for Geostrategy and Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Senior Director: “Iran has been a significant threat to US national security for decades. Recent military action has weakened Iran’s nuclear, conventional, and defense-industrial capacities. The recent deal promises to ease economic pressure, as both sides have economic incentives to restore energy flows. Trump may successfully neutralize Iran’s threat in exchange for short-term higher energy prices. Iran’s nuclear program no longer exists, and if Iran attempts to rebuild, the US can respond again.”
Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell: “Obama didn’t eliminate the Iranian leadership or their military assets, while Trump dismantled the leadership, military, and nuclear program before negotiating a diplomatic deal. This seamless blend of military action and diplomacy is unprecedented.”
Will Chamberlain: “The key distinction between this deal and the JCPOA is that we dismantled most of Iran’s military capabilities and defense base. While Obama’s deal provided cash to Iran, Trump has left America and its allies in a stronger position.”
Commentator Steve Deace: “This strategy does not involve regime change, which Americans do not support. We can repeatedly respond to Iran’s actions, and Trump has shown his willingness to do so. This is unlike previous deals; Iran has suffered significant casualties, and we will respond if they act up again.”
Fox Business Network Anchor David Asman: “We must put this in perspective. We’re better off now than a year ago when oil prices were similar, but the world was less safe.”
Fox Business Network Contributor Phil Flynn: “This could usher in a new era of lower prices. The threat Iran posed to the global oil market for 47 years increased costs. If Iran gives up nuclear weapons, it will remove a major regional threat, potentially leading to sustained low prices.”
Heritage Foundation National Security Senior Research Fellow Steve Yates: “Iran has been degraded beyond their status at the time of the JCPOA or the Iran deal of the Obama Administration. The context now is markedly different.”
Fox News Channel Host Jesse Watters: “The bottom line: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, the Strait is open, the Ayatollah is gone, and we achieved this in three months without ground troops. And Mohammad isn’t getting paid until he performs. Plus, the US is now the world’s largest energy exporter.”
America First Policy Institute: “The Trump Administration has ended nearly five decades of terror. In 107 days, American forces obliterated the Iranian navy and air capabilities, stopping Iran from arming its proxies. This diplomatic breakthrough was achieved through unprecedented military and economic pressure.”
Patrick Bet-David: “I predicted the President would finalize this deal by June 14th. It was never going to be a long war. Congratulations to the President and his team for completing it by his birthday. Happy 80th Birthday to @realDonaldTrump.”
G7 Leaders: “We recognize the breakthrough and opportunities in the Middle East. We welcome the deal between the United States and Iran, led by President Trump with mediating countries’ support, offering a historic chance to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and addressing regional threats.”
Joint Statement from Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom: “We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government, and all involved, including Pakistan and Qatar, on this diplomatic breakthrough. This is an opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilize the global economy.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer: “I warmly welcome today’s agreement between the United States and Iran. This is a crucial step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. I congratulate President Trump and the mediators from Pakistan and Qatar who have contributed to this breakthrough.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: “In Évian, I congratulated President Trump on his agreement with Iran. We agree it should definitively end Iran’s nuclear program. The Strait will reopen, oil prices are falling, and diplomacy is delivering results.”
French President Emmanuel Macron: “President Trump signed the agreement with Iran at Versailles. It paves the way for lasting peace and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, soon reducing energy prices.”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “The agreement with Iran is an opportunity for regional stability and the global economy. The peace must now hold. We stand united on this at @G7.”
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: “The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum, declaring a cessation of hostilities. We warmly welcome the diplomatic efforts by the parties involved. Free navigation in the Strait should resume promptly, and further negotiations should aim for a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue.”
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: “The Memorandum has been signed by honorable Presidents of both countries and endorsed by me as the mediator. It demonstrates a commitment to a diplomatic resolution. I commend President Trump for his dedication to diplomacy, which has helped end a potentially devastating conflict.”
Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Qatar welcomes the electronic signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, addressing outstanding issues, ceasing military operations, and ensuring navigation freedom in the Strait. This reaffirms their commitment to resolving differences through peaceful means.”
Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs: “Switzerland welcomes the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran. This is a crucial step towards de-escalation in the region.”
Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: “The Secretary-General welcomes the United States and Iran’s agreement on a peace deal providing for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations. This marks an essential step towards a peaceful conflict resolution.”
Pope Leo XIV: “I welcome the agreement between Iran and the United States, to be signed on Friday, as a positive outcome of dialogue and negotiation. I express gratitude to countries facilitating this agreement, hoping it will strengthen trust, security, and stability in the Middle East.”
