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US Media Slam Trump's 'Spin Job' over Iran War Deal

Critics say the memorandum gives Iran sanctions relief, access to frozen assets and limited nuclear concessions while leaving enforcement questions unresolved.

  • President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran on Friday to terminate the war launched in Feb, ending military operations across all fronts including Lebanon.
  • Trump stated he feared the conflict risked a Great Depression, seeking to avoid the economic legacy of Herbert Hoover as economic pressure from Iran weighed on The United States.
  • The deal includes a US$300 billion redevelopment plan and guarantees safe passage through the Strait for 60 days, while both sides agreed to merely "discuss the issue of enrichment" regarding nuclear needs.
  • Washington pledged to terminate sanctions and release frozen assets, though it lacks mechanisms to unilaterally cancel United Nations Security Council or IAEA resolutions.
  • Critics labeled the agreement an "admission of the leverage that Iran had," while Trump's claims of success prompted comparisons to an "emperor has no clothes" moment; the deal also omits Israel and Hezbollah.
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday declared a deal with Iran to end the war a victory for the United States, rejecting growing criticism, including from members of his own Republican Party.

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The Conversation broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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