Graham and Cotton back Israel and push for dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program 

Published May 8, 2025 6:18pm ET



Sens. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) renewed their call for the full dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, voicing strong support for Israel and laying out firm expectations for any future deal brokered by the Trump administration.

The GOP senators outlined their demands ahead of a fourth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, set to take place this weekend in Oman’s capital, with Iranian state media pointing to May 11 as the likely date. 

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