U.S. Officials Downplay Iran Deal Text Amid Secret Side Commitments
June 17, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via CNN

U.S. officials are downplaying the written text of the Iran agreement, saying it does not capture backchannel commitments made behind the scenes. That is exactly the kind of opaque diplomacy that fuels distrust - a public document on one hand, hidden assurances on the other. Critics will see another reminder that these deals often depend on Washington insiders, not clear rules. Read more about this...