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Kaine Calls Trump's Iran Deal Withdrawal a "Disastrous" Move

4/12/2026

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Sen. Tim Kaine criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for withdrawing the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, calling it one of the worst foreign policy decisions.
He said the withdrawal made diplomacy harder and war more likely.
Following failed peace talks in Pakistan, Kaine urged extending the ceasefire with Iran, stating that even an imperfect ceasefire is preferable to full war.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf noted that U.S. officials did not gain Iran's trust during negotiations.
Kaine plans to push for a vote on a war powers resolution to limit military actions without congressional approval.

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Sen. Tim Kaine criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for withdrawing the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, calling it one of the worst foreign policy decisions.
He said the withdrawal made diplomacy harder and war more likely.
Following failed peace talks in Pakistan, Kaine urged extending the ceasefire with Iran, stating that even an imperfect ceasefire is preferable to full war.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf noted that U.S. officials did not gain Iran's trust during negotiations.
Kaine plans to push for a vote on a war powers resolution to limit military actions without congressional approval.