Can the US, Iran cross the finish line?

In a sudden shift in the Middle East's volatile landscape, US President Trump has announced a preliminary peace deal with Iran, sparking hopes of a breakthrough in the long-standing nuclear crisis. The proposed agreement, which would allegedly allow the US to maintain its military presence in the region, has raised eyebrows among experts, who remain skeptical about the deal's feasibility. According to Trump, the agreement would also ensure the safe passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that has been a source of tension between the US and Iran. But with negotiations still in their early stages, questions linger about whether the US and Iran can cross the finish line and secure a lasting peace.

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Can the US, Iran cross the finish line on deal? President Trump is boasting of a preliminary peace deal with Iran that he said would open the Strait of Hormuz, but it remains what's...