West Asia LIVE: Donald Trump defends Iran deal from critics
President Donald Trump is facing backlash from Republican hawks over a new 14-point agreement with Iran aimed at ending regional conflict. Critics argue the deal offers too many concessions, including sanctions relief, without sufficient security guarantees.
Why it matters
The deal represents a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and has created a major rift within the Republican party regarding national security strategy.
The U.S. and Iran have signed a 14-point agreement aimed at ending the West Asia conflict. We break down what’s in the deal and whether it can hold. We also look at Governor Arlekar’s maiden address to the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the West Bengal Opposition leader row, the Telegram-NEET case, and PM Modi’s visit to VivaTech in Paris.
The article balances the administration's policy goals with the specific criticisms raised by opposition lawmakers.
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