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US debate on Iran war, nuclear policy and Saudi deal

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US debate on Iran war and war, nuclear issues policy and Saudi deal

On July 26 2026, Senators Bernie Sanders and John Kennedy appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation with UN Ambassador Mike Waltz. They framed Waltz, former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb and a CBS pollster. The discussion linked the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict as a central domestic issue ahead of to the 2026 midterms, highlighting midterm election, noting public frustration, economic impacts such as higher gas prices, prices and a recent pause in strikes that could give diplomacy space, including Washington says creates diplomatic space. CBS polling showed most Americans want the war to end but remain skeptical about U.S. success. Waltz highlighted constructive talks between Iranian and Omani officials. Later in officials and reiterated the same broadcast, administration’s goal of halting Tehran’s nuclear program. Kennedy argued against a warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed Saudi civil‑nuclear agreement, warning that pursuing a deal while the United States is still conducting operations enrichment agreement – conditional on Saudi normalization with Israel and tied to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions would be poorly timed a $2 billion investment by Jared Kushner’s firm – creates a “hair‑trigger” risk and could encourage other nations states to seek similar capabilities. Waltz reinforced the focus on ending the Iran‑related fighting, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, halting Tehran’s pursue nuclear program, and emphasized the need capabilities. He called for congressional oversight scrutiny of these efforts. the deal while the United States continues efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

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