Susan Rice Blasts 2-Page Trump-Iran Deal as $300 Billion Plan Deepens Strategic Blunder
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Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 21
Susan Rice Blasts 2-Page Trump-Iran Deal as $300 Billion Plan Deepens Strategic Blunder
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 21
Summary
Susan Rice called the Trump administration’s preliminary Iran agreement a “flimsy” two-page memorandum that grants major economic relief before securing firm nuclear limits.
One paragraph in the memo reaffirms Iran will not develop nuclear weapons, but key issues including enrichment limits and the fate of highly enriched uranium remain unresolved on paper.
Tens of billions of dollars in frozen assets could be unlocked within 60 days, Rice said, while Iran can sell oil unimpeded and a future $300 billion reconstruction plan is contemplated.
U.S. officials dispute her account, saying Iran cannot impose Strait of Hormuz tolls, economic rewards depend on compliance, and Washington will not fund the $300 billion package.
Rice argued the deal reflects a wider strategic failure after a war she says killed 13 U.S. service members, cost more than $50 billion, and left Iran’s nuclear program intact.
Was the Iran deal a necessary step to avert economic collapse or a major strategic blunder?
Will the U.S.-Iran deal push its ally Israel towards unilateral military action?
Can 'gentlemen's agreements' dismantle a nuclear program that military strikes failed to halt?
The 2026 U.S.–Iran Preliminary Agreement: Key Terms, Domestic Opposition, and Shifting Middle East Dynamics
Overview
In June 2026, the United States and Iran signed a preliminary agreement to set a new framework for their future relations and reduce tensions after years of conflict. A key part of this deal requires both countries to respect each other’s sovereignty and avoid interfering in internal affairs, directly addressing a long history of mutual accusations and even violent incidents. This non-interference clause aims to tackle deep mistrust, signaling a shift toward more stable diplomacy. The agreement marks an important first step, hoping to move both nations away from confrontation and toward constructive engagement.