US-Iran deal seems more of a ‘stopgap measure’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A US-Iran deal appears to be a temporary truce to prevent escalation, focusing on stabilizing the Gulf rather than resolving underlying disputes, with internal Iranian resistance complicating its implementation.

• US-Iran deal is a temporary truce to stop escalation, not a peace agreement.
• The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing sanctions, but leaves nuclear issues for later.
• Internal Iranian resistance, especially from conservatives, questions the timing and terms of concessions.