Below are the Iran Deal Memorandum of Understanding points (via Newsweek), which technically pause a Middle East conflict created by Donald Trump, that disrupted global energy markets. But, critics say it concerns Iran’s nuclear program. When finalized, it would temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease pressure on Iran through sanctions waivers, and set off a new round of high-stakes talks.

The deal would pause a Middle East conflict that disrupted global energy markets, but critics say it doesn’t really resolve any legitimate concerns regarding the containment of Iran’s nuclear program. When added to the costs for the American taxpayers, Republicans in Congress are having a hard time selling this outline as a finalized agreement that no one has read yet. 

More than 7,000 people have been killed across the Middle East, largely in Iran and Lebanon. While Trump has applauded his own "great" deal, Republicans are having a difficult time selling how these terms justify the more than three months of war, the deaths of 13 US service members, and global concerns over oil prices, food supplies, and travel disruption. 

Former Vice President Mike Pence has warned that the terms of America's deal with Iran are "much bigger than a mistake," adding to the chorus of early Republican criticism of the deal. Pence claimed the emerging terms of the agreement could "essentially be a lifeline to the Iranian regime" and that it "smacks of appeasement." 

Republicans on the Hill are not happy: "If it’s a secret deal then how can I take it seriously?" Republican Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina said Tuesday, criticizing the plan. "Even the people who follow this stuff closely up here don’t know that much about [it]," added South Dakota Republican Senator John Thune.