Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows cautioned on Tuesday that reports of a draft U.S.-Iran agreement should be viewed with extreme caution. He stated that any final deal must address Tehran’s support for terrorist proxies, including Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as its ballistic missile capabilities.
Speaking on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” Meadows emphasized that it is critical for Iran to reverse its actions and cease being a state sponsor of terror. He noted that U.S. interests would strongly favor provisions targeting these groups, an issue President Donald Trump has repeatedly highlighted.
Meadows also pointed out significant gaps in the reported draft memorandum. While it states that “the Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates that it will never produce nuclear weapons,” he stressed the absence of any provisions regarding intercontinental ballistic missiles. “When it comes to nuclear capability, there’s no reason to have an intercontinental ballistic missile other than delivering a warhead to the United States and other places well beyond their current reach,” Meadows said.
Additionally, Meadows warned that any final agreement must encompass enrichment activities, which he explained are primarily for weapon production at current levels. He noted that the next 60 days would be critical as Iran “gets its foot off the boot” and needs to finalize an agreement.
Meadows further indicated that Trump’s administration would closely review any deal to ensure it includes all necessary details before implementation. He also suggested potential enforcement through the United Nations Security Council and expressed skepticism about Congress having a formal role in approving such a deal.
On economic incentives, Meadows stated: “The real thing that’s an opportunity for Iran is, do you want to have an economy that is a 21st-century economy?”
