J Carter was strong enough to resist caving to Iranian demands.
Until now, closest US had come to caving was w Ronald Reagan—"Iran/Contra," 1980 hostage deal, etc. Bush I also played role.
Clinton, Bush II, Obama, Biden, avoided being outplayed by Iranians.
But now, the great deal-maker...
James Fallows
Trump was hosed. The art of the deal guy was bumbled into a disaster of a war that will produce a crap outcome. Wait for the deal. No gains for the US. (The understanding he’s touting was written into the JCPOA in 2015.) He’s a big loser losing big.
David Rothkopf
Trump says agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed Sunday. Iran hasn't confirmed timing but said an "understanding" was reached on most issues. https://cnn.it/4v7NBfD
