Senate Republicans Question Biden's Pick for Israel Ambassador Over Iran Nuclear Deal Role

Senate Republicans criticized Biden's nominee for Israel ambassador, Jack Lew, over his role in the Iran nuclear deal under Obama.

Republicans said Lew was not transparent enough with Congress previously on Iran sanctions relief. Lew defended his record.

Lew pledged to monitor Iran as a threat to Israel, rejecting any new nuclear talks with Tehran currently.

Several GOP senators called Lew the "wrong person" for the post due to his Iran deal involvement.

Democrats accused Republicans of lingering opposition to Lew over the Iran deal, arguing the post needs to be urgently filled.