Trump’s Iran deal is a big fat flop 

It was a great day for America and the world when Iran agreed, in writing, to give up its dreams of a nuclear weapon. “Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons.”

Unfortunately for President Trump, that day came on July 14, 2015, when Iran signed its nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, with the Obama administration.

For what it’s worth, Iran’s commitment to Trump in this new deal with Iran is slightly less ringing: “The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons.” In short, Iran’s big concession for ending Trump’s war was agreeing to do something it had already agreed to do 11 years earlier.  

In exchange, Iran is getting immediate relief from some of the most severe sanctions on its economy, tens of billions of dollars in unfrozen assets, and recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz. It is theoretically possible, though unlikely, that it will end up with all sanctions being dropped and a $300 billion investment fund. 

So Trump was absolutely correct when he posted, “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” He just didn’t realize that he would be the one waiving the white flag.

Trump’s 14-point deal is even skimpier than it looks. In fact, only five of the provisions — a ceasefire (which explicitly includes Lebanon), lifting the naval blockade, opening the Strait of Hormuz (under Iranian and Omani control, and with the ability........

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