Iran Deal Gives Tehran New Leverage
June 19, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via National Review

The new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding pauses fighting and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but it also lifts pressure on Tehran fast. It gives Iran sanctions relief, a path back to oil sales, and a $300 billion reconstruction plan while key nuclear and regional issues are punted to a second phase. Critics say that is a win for the regime, not a clean American victory. Read more about this...