This Is How the Iran War Ends
President Trump is navigating a complex political landscape as he announces a largely negotiated ceasefire deal regarding the Iran conflict. He faces criticism from both Republican allies and Democratic opponents, each interpreting the move in contrasting ways. Despite the challenges, some experts highlight the significant achievements of the war, particularly in limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities.
- ▪Trump announced that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is now largely negotiated.
- ▪Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expressed concerns that a deal could be perceived as a retreat, potentially empowering Iran.
- ▪Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen criticized the move towards diplomacy as a return to the prewar status quo.
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This Is How the Iran War EndsPresident Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)With a ceasefire deal ‘largely negotiated,’ Mike Doran talks to a senior administration official who lays out Trump’s two-step plan for peace. By Michael Doran05.26.26 — InternationalNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationDonald Trump now governs between enemies who want him to fail, and allies who demand impossible victories. He confronts that predicament as he announces that an agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz is now “largely negotiated.”Trump faces attacks from both directions at once.
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