GOP Hawks Divided Over Trump's Iran Deal as Trump Threatens Hormuz Takeover

President Trump's proposed memorandum of understanding has fractured the Republican Party, with hawks like Cassidy and Cruz clashing over whether the deal surrenders essential leverage. Simultaneously, Trump has threatened to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz to collect tolls and a percentage of oil if negotiations fail. This internal GOP division highlights the high stakes and contentious nature of the administration's foreign policy gamble.