Democrats slam Trump Iran deal, say US position now ‘worse than before’

Democratic lawmakers have sharply condemned Donald Trump’s handling of negotiations with Iran, warning any deal could leave the US in a weaker position than before the war.

Senator Chris Van Hollen said the conflict had been a “blunder from the very start” and warned the reported terms would hand Tehran greater leverage.

He said the deal could give Iran “more control than it did before” over the Strait of Hormuz.

“When you’re digging a hole, you should stop digging,” he added.

Senator Cory Booker also condemned the negotiations, saying he was “outraged” that the proposed agreement “does not deal” with Iran’s nuclear programme.

“He’s got us in a situation that’s worse than it was before,” Booker said. “Donald Trump is being played as the fool that he is.”