Trump Defends Iran Agreement as Path Toward Ending Conflict, Pushes Back on Critics

President Donald Trump is forcefully defending the framework agreement his administration signed with Iran this week, arguing that the deal advances U.S. objectives while opening the door to negotiations aimed at ending a months-long conflict that has reshaped the region. The agreement, a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU), establishes a 60-day negotiation period focused on