The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding—signed by President Donald Trump at the palace of Versailles—was presented as a path to halt the fighting between the two nations, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and to secure Iran’s pledge never to pursue nuclear weapons. It rests on an old hope that has fascinated American diplomats and presidents for decades: that the Islamic Republic of Iran—the theocratic state whose leadership ritualistically chants “death to America”—can be coaxed, pressured, flattered, bribed, or frightened into becoming a normal state, with amicable ties to its neighbors.
Iran Nuclear Deal Signals Looming Instability
Pilar Marrero
Political reporting is approached with a strong interest in power, institutions, and the decisions that shape public life. Coverage focuses on U.S. and international politics, with clear, readable analysis of the events that influence the global conversation. Particular attention is given to the links between local developments and worldwide political shifts.
