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Trump Announces Iran Deal, Reopens Strait, Nuclear Risks Remain

6/12/2026

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President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran was approved after canceling planned strikes.
Experts say the pact reopens the Strait of Hormuz while leaving Iran’s nuclear program untouched, with analysts expecting Iran to protect Hezbollah and trade Hormuz relief for militia support.
Retired Colonel Joel Rayburn says the renewed threat restored U.S. credibility, though Suzanne Maloney warns nuclear provisions could let Iran’s weapons grow and raise regional tensions.

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President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran was approved after canceling planned strikes.
Experts say the pact reopens the Strait of Hormuz while leaving Iran’s nuclear program untouched, with analysts expecting Iran to protect Hezbollah and trade Hormuz relief for militia support.
Retired Colonel Joel Rayburn says the renewed threat restored U.S. credibility, though Suzanne Maloney warns nuclear provisions could let Iran’s weapons grow and raise regional tensions.