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Another pressing topic was the potential nuclear deal with Iran. Senator Cotton reinforced Trump's long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. Reflecting on discussions from the Munich Security Conference, he responded to J.D. Vance's comments about possible diplomatic paths to integrate Iran into the global economy. Cotton was firm that a successful agreement must entail the complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program, with no room for enrichment capabilities that could lead to weaponization.