Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war (opens original article in a new tab)

Trump's conflict with Iran concluded with a deal that limited nuclear development and established a Lebanon ceasefire, but critics argue it compromised US leverage and security.

• Trump's war with Iran ended with a deal that only halted nuclear development and a ceasefire in Lebanon
• Iran retained leverage by threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the US to abandon broader goals
• US officials and lawmakers criticized the deal as weak and risky for future conflicts
• The agreement involved returning frozen Iranian assets and allowing discussions on the Strait of Hormuz