Cruz says he’s ’deeply concerned’ about potential Iran deal, tells Trump to ‘hold the line’

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Saturday evening he has concerns about the potential peace deal the White House might have reached with Iran to end the war. 

President Trump said earlier that more details on the possible deal would be forthcoming. 

"I am deeply concerned about what we are hearing about an Iran 'deal' being pushed by some voices in the administration," Cruz posted on X. "President Trump’s decision to strike Iran was the most consequential decision of his second term. He was right to do so, and we achieved extraordinary military results – including destroying all of their missiles & drones and sinking their entire navy."

Cruz continued, writing, "If the result of all that is to be an Iranian regime—still run by Islamists who chant 'death to America'—now receiving billions of dollars, being able to enrich uranium & develop nuclear weapons, and having effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, then that outcome would be a disastrous mistake."

Cruz noted that the "details are still coming out" and he is praying the "early reports are wrong" about the contents of the agreement. 

"But the fact that Biden’s Rob Malley is praising the deal is not encouraging," he wrote. "President Trump believes in peace through strength, and his strong leadership has already made America much safer. He should continue to hold the line, defend America & enforce the red lines he has repeatedly drawn."

His post drew criticism from Alex Bruesewitz, a Trump advisor. 

"Cool, Ted. No one asked you, bro. Stop trying to undermine the President and his administration," he wrote. 

Cruz responded, writing, "Hush, child. The adults are talking. I’m not your 'bro.' And young political grifters pushing Iran appeasement are not remotely helping the President."