The Iran deal falls apart on one question: Who's in charge in Tehran?

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The Iran deal falls apart on one question: Who's in charge in Tehran?

TL;DR

  • President Trump declared victory on a deal with Iran.
  • The agreement signed in Islamabad is a 14-point memorandum of understanding.
  • This is a 60-day framework that postpones key decisions about Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and enrichment levels to future negotiations.