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US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will 'do what I have to' if Tehran misbehaves - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Summary: - The US waived Iran sanctions for 60 days after early talks toward a nascent peace deal, with Trump warning he will act if Iran misbehaves. - Vice President JD Vance and mediators (Pakistan and Qatar) described the talks at Buergenstock as laying a solid foundation for a final peace deal and a roadmap for a permanent agreement within 60 days. - The agreement includes a mechanism to stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and a safe-passage channel for
2026-06-25Analysis-US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
- The US-Iran interim deal is viewed as a landmark accord by its supporters, potentially strengthening Iran’s security, legitimacy, and regional influence while easing sanctions and resuming oil exports. - Iran gains: relief from some sanctions, reconstruction funds, and greater regional legitimacy; possible end to conflict with the U.S. and renewed oil trade. - Iranian adversaries’ concerns: Israel, Gulf states, and Lebanon fear increased Tehran influence, a weaker stance fo
2026-06-25