Alabama Leaders Praise Trump’s New Deal With Iran

President Trump's announcement on "Truth Social" Sunday that the U.S. and Iran have reached a "great deal" to end the war in the Middle East has prompted positive responses from some of Alabama's Republican dominated congressional delegation. The deal, while not specifically ending the war, does end fighting, opens the Strait of Hormuz and paves the way for a final peace plan.

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Senator Tommy Tuberville, one of Trump's most vociferous supporters has reacted on X (formerly Twitter), "Thank God we have a dealmaker in the White House who ALWAYS puts America's best interests first. Now, let's get oil flowing and bring our troops home!"

Also in a statement X, West Alabama Republican Congressman Robert Adeholt (4th District) voiced relief that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. "I'm thankful to hear that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement," he said. "The deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and require Iran to give up its nuclear program. Unlike the agreement reached under the Obama administration, this deal will not allow Iran to continue enriching uranium and build up the components necessary to build a nuclear weapon. I applaud President Trump for his leadership and the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have held the line."

In yet another post on X, Republican Congressman Barry Moore (2nd District), a strong Trump backer wrote,  "President Trump has finalized a deal with Iran to prevent them from ever having a nuclear weapon. He has also authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. His critics say he can't do it, and President Trump proves them wrong every single time. God bless our great President!"

Appearing on Fox News, Alabama's Junior Republican Senator Katie Britt praised President Trump as the ultimate "dealmaker". "It's such a great day that president Trump is actulally delivering peace there in a region that has produced chaos and has taken American lives for over 47 years," the ardent Trump backer told Maria  Bartiromo on "Sunday Morning Futures".

As of this morning, neither of Alabama's Democrat members of the delegation have issued a statement. Both have been extremely critical of the military action Trump took against Iran.

Vice President JD Vance appeared on multiple morning news programs today to discuss the settlement that would extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and pave the way for 60 days of technical negotiations to end the war.

Vance said the deal has already been digitally signed by parties, but said there would be a signing ceremony on Friday in Geneva.