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The Iran Deal. Did the US Give Up Too Much Leverage?

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Senior Fellow and Director, Keystone Defense Initiative
Rebeccah Heinrichs on Fox News June 17, 2026
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Rebeccah Heinrichs appears on Fox News to discuss how the Iran deal will impact Israel. She reiterates the success of Operation Epic Fury and examines several details of the agreement that have been made public so far. Heinrichs expresses concern about lifting the blockade too early and the recognition of governance arrangements involving Iran and some of the Gulf states, including the collection of “tolls” in the Strait of Hormuz. She warns that removing sanctions could diminish the United States’ leverage over Iran.