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Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump
The U.S. is nearing an agreement to end the conflict with Iran, but Tehran's ability to block the Strait of Hormuz and destabilize the global economy has strengthened domestic hard-liners, framing the deal as a political failure for Trump.
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