Did Iran Come Out on Top in the Peace Deal?

After three months of war, Iran and the United States have agreed to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The news, which was first met with joy and relief, drew a wave of criticism when the actual terms of the agreement became public this week.

David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains how the Trump administration has defended the deal, which seems to favor Iran.

Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

The U.S.-Iran deal, which left many of the toughest issues to future negotiations, came after a last-minute scramble.
President Trump lashed out at critics of the agreement and threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.

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