The Economist: ‘On roughly 40 occasions since March, Donald Trump has claimed that he was close to a deal with Iran. This time, he was, at last, right.’

And: ‘It is a deal to keep talking about a deal: they will begin 60 days of negotiations over a final agreement about Iran’s nuclear programme.’

As well: ‘At $83 a barrel, Brent crude is now at its lowest level since the first week of March (though still almost $20 above pre-war prices).’

Also: ‘When the bombs started falling Mr Trump told the Iranian people that “the hour of your freedom is at hand”. Now he is making a deal with the regime.’

Conclusion: ‘If they cannot agree on a comprehensive accord in the coming months, they may be tempted to resume fighting in the hope of gaining a better one.’

A deal to postpone fighting till after the midterms.

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