US Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., discussed the US-Iran deal and data centers in a recent phone interview with the Daily News. The agreement aims to end the three-and-a-half-month war between the two countries.
The deal includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, allowing for the free flow of oil through the strait. Paul stated that ending the blockade is “number one goal” and has already led to a decrease in energy prices. However, concerns have been raised about Iran’s willingness to submit to nuclear requirements.
Paul views the deal as an “important step forward” in creating peace, but acknowledges it’s too early to tell how it will pan out. He previously hoped for regime change in Iran but now sees negotiation with existing leaders as necessary.
In a separate discussion, Paul expressed his opposition to the federal government banning data centers or providing funding for their creation. Instead, he supports local communities making decisions about data center development.
Paul believes that decisions made closer to home are better for communities and suggests that people may be more satisfied when local residents make decisions rather than distant authorities.
Source: https://bgdailynews.com/2026/06/18/paul-speaks-on-iran-deal-data-centers