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June 15, 2026 ~ Former Congressman Peter Meijer breaks down the newly reached deal with Iran, what’s actually in it, and what it could mean for U.S. foreign policy moving forward.
IRAN ~ The U.S. and Iran reached a tentative ceasefire agreement over the weekend to end the war that the U.S. and Israel began over three months ago, with the deal signing set for Friday in Switzerland.
The deal was announced Sunday by President Donald Trump, who wrote on Truth Social, “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” He also said that the U.S. will end its naval blockade of the Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, with the waterway set to reopen after the deal is signed on Friday.
One sticking point that continues to threaten the ceasefire process, however, is Israel’s military assault on Lebanon. While mediator Pakistan said the ceasefire ends fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon, though Israeli officials said that they are not “bound” by the deal. They also indicated that Israel will continue to fight in Lebanon.
After an attack in Beirut was reported Sunday, Trump made a rare rebuke of Israel, stating, “This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran. Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process.”
The U.S. and Iran will also have 60 days to negotiate the terms of Iran’s nuclear program.
