Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump
The U.S. is reportedly close to a deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties. The potential agreement may involve Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief and the U.S. ending its blockade. Analysts suggest that this deal could be seen as a strategic failure for the Trump administration, as it may strengthen Iranian hard-liners rather than weaken them.
- ▪President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal to end the conflict that began in February.
- ▪The deal may involve Iran giving up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief.
- ▪Experts believe that the war has inadvertently strengthened the Iranian regime and hard-liners.
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Q. & A.Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for TrumpEven as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liners.By Isaac ChotinerMay 25, 2026Photograph by Arash Khamooshi / Polaris / NYT / ReduxSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyOver the weekend, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran were close to a deal that would end the war that the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran in late February, and which has killed thousands of people in Iran.
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