Iran Deal Splits Republicans, Hits Americans’ Wallets

A new agreement with Iran has sparked a deep divide within the Republican Party. The deal leaves Americans facing higher prices and no clear sense of victory. The conflict is now a political battle at home for former President Donald Trump. The agreement, which eases some sanctions on Iran in exchange for nuclear limits, has not unified U.S. leaders. Instead, it has widened a split among Republicans. Some party members support the deal as a step toward peace. Others call it a dangerous concession that weakens U.S. security. For ordinary Americans, the impact is immediate. The deal has not ended uncertainty in global oil markets. As a result, fuel and goods prices remain high. Many people see no direct benefit from the negotiation, only continued economic strain. Trump, who withdrew from a previous Iran deal in 2018, now faces a fractured party and a frustrated public. The agreement forces him to fight a political war at home, with no clear path to victory.