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Speak Softly

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Nick Anderson
Jun 16, 2026
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President Trump wants Americans to celebrate his new Iran deal as a triumph of strength and diplomacy. But judging from the terms that have emerged so far, Tehran may have more reason to celebrate than Washington.

Trump entered the conflict talking about “unconditional surrender,” regime change, and eliminating Iran as a regional threat. Instead, the war…

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