Trump’s Iran Deal Does Not Survive Contact

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Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth

Jun 19, 2026

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Lieutenant Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon is one of four Israeli soldiers Hezbollah killed Friday. Photo: IDF

Not even 24 hours after President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran in …

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A guest post by

Jonathan Sweet

Retired Army Intelligence Officer. Freelance Author, Contributor and Columnist for The Hill, New York Post, Kyiv Post and FOX News. Providing a Warfighter's Perspective and Insight into current events that impact National Security.

A guest post by

Mark Toth

Mark writes on national security & foreign policy. His work has appeared in The Hill, New York Post, Daily Mail, Washington Examiner, the Kyiv Post and is syndicated in dozens of publications. Mark also frequently commentates on TVP World.