Iranian American journalist describes how Iran deal is resonating in Middle East

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 16, 2026 at 11:51 AM EDT

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Negar Mortazavi, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, about what we know about the U.S. memorandum of understanding with Iran and how it is being viewed in the Middle East.

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