Calls for President Donald Trump to hand over recent Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) to Congress are growing louder. Lawmakers,pro-Israel groups invoke 2015's Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA). This law demands Congress reviews any Iran nuclear deals.
Senator Lindsey Graham,a staunch Iran policy hawk,stressed need for congressional oversight after MoU news. He insists any nuclear deal needs Congress's eyes on it. Eager to scrutinize final agreement .
INARA gives president five days to submit Iran deals, kicking off 30-day review. Congress could then disapprove,but overriding a veto needs two-thirds in both houses. Not easy.
Despite clear law,Trump admin hasn't said if MoU falls under INARA. Trump seems open to Congress review,but his team often bypasses Congress on Iran military moves, citing "imminent threat" to U.S.
The MoU suggests big changes: opening the Strait of Hormuz,lifting U.S. blockades on Iranian ports,stopping hostilities in areas like Lebanon. Sanctions relief for Iran’s fossil fuels starts immediately,with talks on nuclear future on deck.
Legal experts split on if MoU needs Congress approval . Tess Bridgeman,ex-Obama adviser,says INARA covers this MoU,urges law repeal for diplomacy. But Jack Goldsmith,Harvard professor,says MoU should trigger INARA review,given sanctions impact.
Debate heats up,some critics question motives behind push for oversight . Noting GOP's past sidestepping of legislative power in military matters. Pro-Israel groups backing Trump’s military moves now want Congress involved in diplomacy.
Unclear if Trump will follow INARA rules. His past shows tendency to skip Congress,especially on security issues. As this unfolds,clash between executive power and legislative authority looms…
