India, June 24 -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday received a formal nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his work negotiating the cease-fire between Iran and Israel.

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) wrote a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, recommending Trump for the award "in recognition of his extraordinary and historic role in brokering and ending the armed conflict."

Carter, who has served as the representative for the Peach State's 1st District in Savannah since 2015, stated, "President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible."

In addition, Carter said Trump took strong, decisive measures to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to stop Iran'...