The emerging peace deal between the U.S. and Iran has created some strange bedfellows in the nation’s capital.
While a handful of Democrats recognize the importance of seeking a timely resolution to the military operation, a few Republicans have actively campaigned against the agreement.
One somewhat surprising defector has been Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), who recently asserted that he believes President Donald Trump has received “some very poor advice” during negotiations.
As The Hill reported, Trump’s eldest son responded with a swift rebuke:
“The only problem with this quote is that @tedcruz is lying thru his teeth about the deal. We’re not giving them a cent and he knows that. Using fake news about the peace deal to undermine @realDonaldTrump is the opposite of MAGA.”
ADVERTISEMENTOn Wednesday, Cruz described the MOU as an “ill-advised” deal that would “not remotely” benefit American interests.
“History teaches that giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is not a good idea. I think the president is receiving some very poor advice on this deal,” Cruz told The Hill.
The MOU between the U.S. and Iran includes a $300 billion fund to help reconstruct Iran. President Trump has said the U.S. will not provide money for the fund, but companies in the U.S., the Gulf states, Asia, South America and Africa have already agreed to commit to financing more than half of the $300 billion fund, according to Reuters.
The social media feud drew a wide array of comments:
Teddy Cruz is Israel first so that's all you need to know
— Tay (@Tayrealone) June 18, 2026
Donald Trump is the only reason the republican party is still around, beat down after beat down for over a decade. Without him where would our country be?
— Phresh (@Phreshie) June 17, 2026
The only thing I care about is that our stock market is skyrocketing and oil prices are plummeting! pic.twitter.com/1pBY3J5jiQ
— Missy in So Cal 𝄞𝄢 🇺🇸 (@MissyIsMaga) June 17, 2026
Does anyone else find it odd that so many people are trying to make social media points and clicks when Trump said he’s reading the agreement on Friday?
— The Squatch (@TheSquatch13) June 18, 2026
AOL provided some coverage of relevant sections from the memorandum of understanding:
On the question of direct funding, the MOU does not state that the U.S. is directly giving American taxpayer money to Iran. However, Paragraph 11 dictates that the U.S. will “make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran upon the implementation of this MOU,” with the exact release procedures to be negotiated later.
Additionally, Paragraph 6 commits the U.S. to working alongside regional partners to create a “definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development” of Iran. The agreement also requires the U.S. to lift all unilateral and international sanctions, and issue Treasury waivers allowing Iran to export crude oil and access international banking systems.
In exchange, Paragraph 1 mandates an immediate and permanent termination of all military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. Under Paragraph 8, Iran explicitly “reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons” and agrees to blend down its enriched material stockpile on-site under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Paragraph 5 notes that Iran will allow free, uncharged passage for commercial vessels for a 60-day window, while launching talks with the Sultanate of Oman and other Gulf states to outline the future administration of the vital shipping lane.
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Here’s some of the latest coverage of the deal:
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