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Tillis slams emerging Iran deal, offers sharp criticism for Pete Hegseth

The Hill · May 24, 2026, 1:43 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday added his voice to other Republicans criticizing an emerging peace deal with Iran, saying he would not support it based on his understanding of what it includes.
  • It doesn t make sense to me, Tillis said of the deal, arguing it was a mistake to leave nuclear material in Iran.
  • I m not too far away from where Pompeo is to be honest with your and I support what Chairman Wicker says, Tillis said during an appearance on CNN s State of the Union.

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Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday added his voice to other Republicans criticizing an emerging peace deal with Iran, saying he would not support it based on his understanding of what it includes.

It doesn t make sense to me, Tillis said of the deal, arguing it was a mistake to leave nuclear material in Iran.

I m not too far away from where Pompeo is to be honest with your and I support what Chairman Wicker says, Tillis said during an appearance on CNN s State of the Union.

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