What’s really in the Iran deal? Congress wants answers before Trump signs.

For days, the White House has been talking about a new Iran deal without showing anyone the paperwork. The temporary truce announced in April was supposed to last only a few weeks, but now officials say it’s being stretched to two months. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, might reopen soon—if Iran agrees to the terms. Yet no one outside a small circle has seen the actual document, and lawmakers complain they’re flying blind. President Trump casually mentioned sending the deal to Congress, but only after a signing ceremony on Friday. That timing raises eyebrows—why wait until the last minute? Under a 2015 law, any Iran agreement must go through Congress before sanctions can be lifted. The catch? Lawmakers could vote to block parts of it. So far, though, most Republicans in Congress seem more interested in avoiding conflict with Trump than digging into the details.Democrats aren’t holding back. They’ve heard “the war is over” before—only to see tensions flare up again. Senators like Chuck Schumer want classified briefings and full transparency, not empty promises. Republicans, including Senate leaders like John Thune, admit they’re puzzled. They’ve asked for the text, but the administration keeps delaying. If this deal is serious, why treat it like a classified mission? Trump’s casual “I like the idea” comment about Congress reviewing the deal suggests he’s not fully committed. Meanwhile, Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, but skeptics point to a history of broken agreements. With so much at stake—global oil prices, regional stability, and U. S. credibility—why is the most important part of the deal still a mystery?