OK Lawmakers React After Deal With Iran Is Reached

U.S. and international diplomats reach an agreement designed to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions against Iran.

News of the deal, which has been in the works now for two years, is being met with a mix of cautious optimism, skepticism, and scorn, depending on who you ask.

News 9 asked members of Oklahoma's Congressional delegation for their reaction.

Oklahoma's all-Republican delegation doesn't have much positive to say about the announced deal, but there are some differences in their positions.

4th District Congressman Tom Cole hedged his criticism a bit, saying, "While I haven't reviewed the agreement in full yet, I remain skeptical about trusting the intentions of Iran and believing it will abide by its word. I am deeply concerned that President Obama gave up too much to Iran, a known sponsor of terror, in order to reach an agreement that he believes will be historic but may prove tragic."

Congress has 60 days to approve or reject the agreement, so it will be fully scrutinized in the coming months.

News 9 spoke with Sen. James Lankford today. He's concerned this isn't what was promised.

“This negotiation started with, they’re not going to allow Iran to enrich uranium; then, it moved to they’re gonna be limited in the amount they can enrich. We’re gonna take away centrifuges; now, they’re gonna have thousands of centrifuges that still continue to work. It’s going to be open inspections in every area; now, it’s open inspection in certain area,” Lankford said.

"Now is not the time to review what could have or should have been done. The President has negotiated a deal, and now Congress must spend the next 60 days soberly looking down the road to decide what America's course of action should be," 5th District Congressman Steve Russell said.

Russell said this is the most important decision Congress will make in decades.

Something to keep in mind, the President has already said he will "veto any legislation that prevents the successful implementation of this deal."

So, if Congress wants to stop this, they'll need two-thirds majorities in both chambers.