Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)introduced a Senate resolution on Thursday outlining what they consider the only acceptable outcome of the United States’ negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran: the complete dismantlement and destruction of Iran’s nuclear program.
The resolution commends the Trump Administration for its engagement with Iran during former President Donald Trump’s tenure and asserts that any future agreement must result in the full elimination of Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The proposal also reflects the senators’ continued concerns about Iran’s compliance with past international agreements and its stated hostility toward the United States and Israel.
Senator Britt emphasized the resolution as a reaffirmation of U.S. support for its allies, particularly Israel.
“I’m grateful for the strong leadership President Trump continues to exhibit across the globe,” Britt said. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in reaffirming our support for the dismantlement and complete destruction of Iran’s entire nuclear program, to protect our allies and to secure our nation from future threats.”
The resolution also cites Iran’s history of alleged noncompliance and its declarations against Israel, asserting that the only way to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is the full eradication of its nuclear infrastructure.
Senator Graham echoed this sentiment, stating,
“President Trump, Senator Cotton, Senator Britt and I believe the only way to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is for them to completely dismantle and destroy their entire nuclear program.”
The resolution lays out specific expectations, including the adoption of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)protocols for verification, a commitment by Iran to forgo uranium enrichment, spent fuel reprocessing, and any development or possession of related infrastructure.
In a statement, Senator Cotton criticized the Biden administration’s foreign policy, claiming it allowed Iran to rebuild its economy and advance its nuclear program.
“Four years of impotent, inconsistent, and weak foreign policy during the Biden administration gave Iran a golden opportunity to continue its development of nuclear weapons,” Cotton said.
The resolution concludes by supporting the idea of a future “123 Agreement”—a formal Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954—that would only be pursued after full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program.
In a related move earlier this year, Senators Britt and Graham also introduced a bipartisan resolution emphasizing that the United States and its allies should keep “all options on the table” to counter a nuclear-armed Iran.
While the resolution is a formal expression of congressional opinion and does not carry the force of law, it reflects the sponsors’ firm position on nuclear nonproliferation policy regarding Iran. No timeline for Senate consideration has been announced.
