Sunday, June 14, 2026

Fart 馃挩 Of The Deal

It wasn’t just in the WSJ. Trump made sure everyone saw it.
Why is this agreement a strategic disaster?

The Americans give the Iranians plenty—and get nothing in return.

The most absurd thing is that this war ends with sanctions relief for oil sales. Something that didn't exist before the war.

What do the Americans get? Nothing. No nuclear, no ballistic, no proxy.
Iranian Mehr News Agency has published the supposed 14 clauses of the MOU

$12 billion of Iran's frozen funds to be released before negotiations begin, with another $12 billion during the 60-day final negotiation window.

Oil and petrochemical sanctions suspended.

Full naval blockade lifted within 30 days.

The U.S. commits to non-interference in Iranian affairs, withdrawal of forces from around Iran, and no new sanctions or force deployments during negotiations. An immediate ceasefire is required on all fronts, including Lebanon.

The Strait of Hormuz reopens within 30 days under Iranian arrangements.

Iran reaffirms its NPT commitment not to produce nuclear weapons. A 60-day window is set to negotiate a final deal covering nuclear issues and full sanctions removal.

The U.S. and allies must also present reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion.

Iran's missile program and support for resistance groups are removed from the agenda entirely.

No final negotiations begin until the $12 billion is released, oil sanctions are suspended, and the blockade is lifted.

A supervisory mechanism will oversee implementation, with any final agreement approved by UN Security Council resolution.
It’s clear Trump could be taken to the cleaners by a not very astute five year old. And he thinks we’re all idiots. What happened to “Let the oil flow!” Forgotten that already, have you? We had this deal already, didn’t we? Without the military cost and the $300 billion in reconstruction costs. And Israel probably blowing it up by bombing Lebanon in, oh, about 20 minutes.
Obama: "It's a reminder that on a lot of different foreign policy problems, the notion we can just bully our way or bomb our way to solution may sometimes seem appealing ... You'd think we would've learned that lesson by now, but it seems like every so often we have to learn that lesson again."
Ain’t it the truth?
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