DePetris: Now Comes the Hard Part

Victor Davis Hanson dissects how critics completely misread the Iran deal

Victor Davis Hanson pushes back on critics of the Iran ceasefire, arguing Donald Trump holds leverage through sanctions, gas prices concerns, and upcoming midterm elections.

DePetris: Now comes the hard part

There have been so many statements about a peace deal with Iran that it’s hard to take seriously President Donald Trump’s claims of success. But for the first time in four months, it appears we finally have a settlement — or, more accurately, a short-term placeholder to give everybody some time for a more complicated negotiation on what to do about Iran’s nuclear program. Read more...

The Iran Deal Comes with a Familiar False Promise

The Iran Deal Comes with a Familiar False Promise acabral-sanche… Fri, 06/19/2026 - 09:44 SVG Commentary Jun 18, 2026 Washington Post The Iran Deal Comes with a Familiar False Promise Douglas J. Feith Senior Fellow Douglas J. Feith Commentary Caption Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signs the memorandum of understanding at his office in Tehran, Iran, on June 18, 2026. (Iranian Presidency via Getty Images) Toggle Table of Contents Cont…

Victor Davis Hanson: Time is of the essence for Iran’s regime

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After Iran 'deal' comes the hard part

What we have is an attempt to return the U.S., Iran and the Middle East at large back to Feb. 27, the day before the war kicked off.

Victor Davis Hanson: The Biggest Test of the Iran Deal Comes Down to One Thing, Enforcement

Victor Davis Hanson says enforcing the Iran deal is key to preventing violations and ensuring peace.