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Knives come out for emerging Iran deal: 5 things to know

Knives come out for emerging Iran deal: 5 things to know

Summary

President Donald Trump announced that a deal between the United States and Iran could be signed soon. Some experts express concern that the agreement might reduce U.S. influence over Iran.

Key Facts

  • President Trump said an Iran deal could be completed as early as this weekend.
  • The agreement is between the U.S. and Tehran (the capital of Iran).
  • Some officials worry that any version of the deal will weaken U.S. leverage on Iran.
  • Miad Maleki, a former U.S. Treasury official, commented publicly on these concerns.
  • The deal discussions follow ongoing negotiations about Iran’s nuclear program.
  • Critics of the deal are commonly called "Iran hawks," meaning they take a tough stance on Iran.
  • The final terms of the agreement have not been fully disclosed yet.
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