NEW YORK (VINnews) — Numerous pro-Israel senators have expressed their strong reservations about a possible deal being brokered with Iran.

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a vocal supporter of the war against Iran unleashed by the US and Israel on February 28 and the chair of the Senate Budget Committee, expressed fear over terms that would allow the Iranian regime to survive, saying a deal that leaves Iran in a strong position in the region would lead to a “nightmare for Israel.”

“If a deal is struck to end the Iranian conflict because it is believed that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be protected from Iranian terrorism and Iran still possesses the capability to destroy major Gulf oil infrastructure, then Iran will be perceived as being a dominate force requiring a diplomatic solution,” he posted on X.

“This combination of Iran being perceived as having the ability to terrorize the Strait in perpetuity and the ability [to] inflict massive damage to Gulf oil infrastructure is a major shift of the balance of power” he added.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz also expressed concern overnight Sunday about the emerging agreement between the United States and Iran, warning that allowing Tehran to continue developing nuclear weapons under an Islamist leadership would be a dangerous move.

“President Trump’s decision to strike Iran was the most consequential decision of his second term. He was right to do so, and we achieved extraordinary military results—including destroying all of their missiles & drones and sinking their entire navy.” Cruz wrote on X.

According to him, If the result of all that is to be an Iranian regime—still run by Islamists who chant “death to America”—now receiving billions of dollars, being able to enrich uranium & develop nuclear weapons, and having effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, then that outcome would be a disastrous mistake.“”

“President Trump believes in peace through strength, and his strong leadership has already made America much safer. He should continue to hold the line, defend America & enforce the red lines he has repeatedly drawn.,” he concluded.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who served during Trump’s first term, also criticized the emerging deal with Iran and argued that it is far from the “America First” approach associated with Trump.

“Not remotely America First,” he said. “It’s straightforward: Open the damned strait. Deny Iran access to money. Take out enough Iranian capability so it cannot threaten our allies in the region.”,” Pompeo added.

Steven Cheung, head of communications at the White House, responded to Pompeo with a sharp attack: “He has no idea what the hell he’s talking about. He should shut his stupid mouth and leave the real work to the professionals. He’s not read into anything that’s happening, so how would he know?”