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U.S. Lifts Oil Sanctions on Iran as Fragile Peace Deal Terms Negotiated

We talk to experts about the deal with Iran and its implications.
Alexis Madrigal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis (2nd L) to discuss the implementation process of a memorandum of understanding in the resort town of Burgenstock, Switzerland on June 21, 2026.

Airdate: Tuesday, June 23 at 9 AM

As part of negotiations over terms of the ceasefire memorandum between Iran and the U.S., the Trump Administration on Monday temporarily lifted all oil sanctions on Iran, a significant reversal of longstanding American policy. Critics in the president’s own party have sharply criticized the deal which includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Over the weekend, fighting in Lebanon and threats from Trump to “hit Iran very hard again” threatened the fragile detente. Will the peace hold? We’ll talk to experts about the deal with Iran and its implications.

Guests:

David Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent, The New York Times; his most recent book is "New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion and America’s Struggle to Defend the West"

Jonathan Lemire, staff writer, The Atlantic; Lemire serves as the co-host of the MSNOW show "Morning Joe"

Alan Eyre, distinguished diplomatic fellow, Middle East Institute; Eyre was a senior diplomat and Iran expert for the U.S. government, and served as a key member of the U.S. negotiating team for the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement

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