Diyar Guldogan
30 April 2026•Update: 30 April 2026
Senior Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee called Wednesday on the Trump administration to provide greater transparency on US strategy toward Iran during the current ceasefire period.
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, the committee’s ranking member, led Democratic members in sending companion letters to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and committee chairman Brian Mast requesting an “immediate and comprehensive” briefing on the status of ongoing negotiations with Iran.
"This ceasefire, intended to create space for diplomacy following weeks of dangerous war and repeated escalation, has significant strategic, military, and economic implications for the United States and our allies," the Democrats wrote.
"Yet Congress has received no information regarding the Administration’s negotiating objectives, the contours of proposals under discussion, or the potential pathways toward either a durable agreement or renewed conflict."
Lawmakers also cited reports indicating that recent negotiations have focused on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, regional security arrangements, and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.
“Public reporting indicates that recent talks…have thus far failed to produce an agreement,” the letter said.
“These developments underscore the urgency of ensuring that Members are fully informed as the Administration considers next steps.”
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, prompting retaliation from Tehran against US allies in the Gulf and closing the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire was announced on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, followed by talks in Islamabad on April 11, but the sides did not reach an agreement.
President Donald Trump later said the truce had been extended at Pakistan’s request pending a proposal from Tehran.
