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Senator Lindsey Graham has called for any US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be submitted to Congress for review.

Getting into it: In a statement made on X, Senator Graham said any agreement with Iran must be brought before lawmakers so that “fair and challenging questions” can be asked. He reiterated that he wants any Iranian proposal submitted to Congress “for a vote,” framing legislative scrutiny as essential before any deal is finalized.

At the same time, Graham made clear that his support for diplomacy is “extremely cautious” about the current framework. He also laid out strict demands, insisting that “every ounce of the approximately 900 lbs. of highly enriched uranium has to be controlled by the US and removed from Iran.”

This stance marks a notable shift from Graham’s earlier defense of President Trump’s unilateral military actions. During the initial strikes, he argued that the president did not need congressional approval, saying plainly that Trump “has the legal authority to do it” and adding, “I think the War Powers Act is unconstitutional.”

Graham, a longtime advocate for military action against Iran, was allegedly meeting with Israeli officials ahead of the strikes in an effort to offer advice on how to persuade Trump into moving forward with military action (per reporting from The Wall Street Journal).

Despite his stance, other US lawmakers have reacted to the ceasefire with support. In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump, calling him “an extremely sick person,” but said he was “glad Trump backed off and is desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp.”