On Newsmax, Marshall Billingslea discusses the pause in the United States’ Project Freedom, the potential for diplomacy to achieve success, and the options available if diplomatic efforts fail. He notes the role of sanctions in the negotiations, stating that Iran faces a range of sanctions, including those related to its support for terrorism. Billingslea says that any deal would need to be submitted to Congress for review before sanctions could be lifted.
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An oil tanker is being unloaded with imported crude oil at the Qingdao Port Oil Terminal in Shandong Province, China on April 7, 2026. (Getty Images)