Democratic lawmakers in the United States have voiced strong skepticism over a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran, describing it as a form of surrender. California Senator Adam Schiff wrote on social media that while the president claims the war is over, similar promises have been broken before. He added that the new conflict has not reduced costs and has deeply harmed the American people.

Congressman Seth Moulton called the potential deal essentially a surrender document from Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader. He told MS Now that the agreement is disastrous, noting that $100 billion has already been spent and 14 Americans have died in the war. Moulton argued that the deal reopens the same system that existed before the conflict, questioning how it could be seen as a victory.

Trump, in response, criticized former Democratic President Barack Obama’s JCPOA deal, claiming it would have enabled Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. He asserted that his own agreement would instead form a strong barrier against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.