WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast nemesis. The deal the Republican president had said was “largely negotiated” has left a range of lawmakers, former Cabinet members and conservative analysts wondering aloud whether the terms as currently known will render the conflict all “for naught.” Sen.

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas, said he was “deeply concerned” about what he has heard on a potential peace deal with Iran, suggesting it would empower the Iranian government.

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas, said he was “deeply concerned” about what he has heard on a potential peace deal with Iran, suggesting it would empower the Iranian government.