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President Donald Trump is expected to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation ahead of a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara. The removal would facilitate private-sector investment in Syria and ease legal barriers for companies like Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Nokia.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Switzerland face a dispute over billions in frozen Iranian assets, threatening the stability of a recent interim agreement. The conflict centers on conditional access to funds under the June 17 memorandum of understanding, with Iranian officials demanding the return of $6 billion in Qatar and U.S. leaders, including Donald Trump, emphasizing strict compliance-based release terms.

Amna Nawaz interviewed Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki to discuss the U.S.-Iran agreement. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki, born and raised in Iran, is affiliated with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.

Israel fears President Trump may shift his stance on Prime Minister Netanyahu amid a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, following IDF strikes in Beirut and Trump's public criticism of Netanyahu. Analysts highlight a strategic divide between Netanyahu's military approach and Trump's diplomatic goals, with concerns that Trump could 'flip' on Israel if tensions escalate.

Mideast experts Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki discuss the motivations and potential outcomes of a new attempt to end the war in Iran with Amna Nawaz. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is affiliated with the Middle East Institute, while Maleki, raised in Iran, is associated with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.

President Trump claims Iran is close to reaching a peace deal with the US, while Israel has resumed strikes in Lebanon after a US-brokered ceasefire. The development comes amid reports from CBS News and insights from the Middle East Institute. A deal between the US and Iran could have significant implications for regional stability.

The article discusses policy options for handling ISIS detainees, examining different approaches to managing captured militants. The title references Islamic concepts of paradise (Jannah) and hell (Jahannam), suggesting the article explores various detention and justice solutions.