Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
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"the only 'achievement' of the ceasefire is the likely reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – which was open before the war started. And we will apparently pay Iran to do so."
— Antony Blinken , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
The current Secretary of State of the United States.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
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While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
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