In deal with Iran, US is giving up a lot for very little in return
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The leaders of the United States and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war between their countries, as well as Israel’s military assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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From the US point of view, the deal leaves a lot to be desired. Washington is giving up a lot for very little in return. President Donald Trump’s claims of success make this feel like an “emperor has no clothes” moment.
There is nothing positive for the US in the agreement that didn’t already exist before the war – including Iran’s very minimal nuclear concessions.
The US is also abandoning a number of partners – most prominently the Persian Gulf countries – but also Israel’s interests and obviously the Iranian people.
With this deal, the US is making promises it has no way of fulfilling, especially when it comes to sanctions relief and unfreezing Iranian assets.
Here is a point-by-point breakdown of some of the promises in the deal and the biggest problems I see with them.
Point 1: Israel’s bombing of Lebanon
The United States and Iran and their allies […] declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
A big problem here is the deal does not mention Israel or Hezbollah, who are the two parties to...