US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday called on the Trump administration to immediately inform Congress and the public of the details of the “understanding” between the United States and Iran, saying that Americans were told “dozens of times” that the war was over only to be disappointed.Schumer said in a speech before the Senate: “The American people need to know exactly what the agreement includes. Trump must inform Congress and the public of the details of his understanding with Iran immediately and end this war once and for all.”He listed several unanswered questions: “Will our troops remain in harm’s way? How does Trump plan to achieve any of the stated goals of his reckless war? What is the proposed ’60 days of negotiations’ plan?”Schumer said that the United States’ situation is worse than it was before Trump started the war.
He said, “The Iranian regime is more extreme than it was before Trump started his war. Iran has greater control over the Strait of Hormuz today than it did before the war began. Gasoline prices are still significantly higher than they were before the war and will remain so for a long time.”He added: “The biggest question asked by the Americans at the beginning of this war is what America will get out of it and at what cost, but Donald Trump answered this question: So far nothing, and at a huge cost.”
The terms of the deal are still unclear
Trump claimed that under the peace framework, the Strait of Hormuz would be “permanently free.” However, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that Tehran insisted on adding fees for “maritime services” to the deal.The peace agreement sets aside difficult discussions on easing sanctions and curbing Iran’s nuclear program for a later date, and a 60-day negotiating window is expected to begin after Friday’s ceremonial signing in Geneva.One of the major issues left unaddressed is the occupation of territory in Lebanon by Israeli forces. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented on the agreement.Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed Monday in an interview with CBS News that Iran could receive $300 billion for reconstruction as part of the deal. “This is something they can access, with funding from the Gulf Coast Alliance, as long as they honor their end of the commitment,” Vance said.