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Texas Senators Cruz and Cornyn express concerns over President Trump and JD Vance's Iran deal
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
After supporting President Trump's war against Iran, Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Cruz questioned some of the provisions of the deal in remarks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol late last week.
Key takeaway Cruz questioned some of the provisions of the deal in remarks to reporters at the U.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The concerns expressed by Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz over the Iran deal have implications for the security and economy of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, including Southlake . As the 'City of Homes' within the larger metro, Southlake's residents and businesses are connected to the global economy and could be affected by the deal's provisions. The senators' skepticism about the memorandum of understanding may reflect the views of many in the community who are wary of the potential consequences of the agreement. Given the city's location within the Gulf hurricane and flooding risk zone, Southlake residents may also be concerned about the potential for increased tensions in the region to impact their own disaster preparedness and response efforts. The Carroll Independent School District, which serves Southlake, may also need to consider the potential impact of the deal on the local economy and its budget.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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What is this story about? After supporting President Trump's war against Iran, Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Cruz questioned some of the provisions of the deal in remarks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol late last week.
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