America and Iran try to step back from the brink over nukes
A mini-deal between Iran and America may be the least bad option right now
FOR the past five years, since Donald Trump withdrew America from the 2015 nuclear pact with Iran, American presidents have sought a new bargain with their old foe. Mr Trump, then president, predicted that tough sanctions would compel Iran to sign a “new and lasting deal”. Joe Biden’s administration promised smart diplomacy to craft a “longer and stronger” agreement.
This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “An unenriching agreement”
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