First don't waste your time - they aren't interested in a serious debate or discussion, just in asserting their worldview.
Second, feed their question into an AI and modify the response
AI query:
I have a few leftists attacking me and asking what did we (USA) get in the Iran deal that we didn't have before the war in 2026?
response:
In the context of the ongoing 2026 US-Iran conflict (which escalated after February 2026), the US and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU, also called the Islamabad Memorandum) on or around June 17-18, 2026. This framework ends the active war/ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and sets up a 60-day window for final talks on a comprehensive deal (to be endorsed by a UN Security Council resolution). It was signed by President Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and mediated by Pakistan's PM.
The MoU is interim—not a permanent peace treaty. Iran commits to no nuclear weapons and IAEA-supervised handling of its enriched uranium stockpile (with a "minimum methodology" of on-site down-blending). The US commits to lifting the blockade, issuing oil export waivers, releasing frozen assets (procedures to be negotiated), and developing a $300 billion reconstruction/economic development plan for Iran (funded by the US and regional partners; implementation in the final deal). Sanctions relief and a final deal come later, contingent on compliance.
What the US specifically "got" (gains) from this deal that it didn't have before (pre-2026 escalation)
Before the 2026 war (which involved US/Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, Iran's closure/blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on shipping, and regional proxy fighting), the US had no formal peace with Iran, no reopened Hormuz, no access to Iranian oil revenue, no unfrozen assets, and an active naval blockade. The war disrupted global oil flows, spiked prices, and created immediate economic pressure (e.g., higher US gas prices).
Reopened Strait of Hormuz and full commercial shipping: Pre-war, Iran was actively blocking/attacking vessels in the strait (a chokepoint for ~20% of global oil). The MoU immediately ends the US blockade, allows safe passage (Iran handles demining/obstacles), and resumes pre-war traffic volumes. This restores oil exports from Iran, stabilizes global supply, and lowers US energy costs (reports of gas prices dropping below $4/gallon post-signing). This is a direct strategic win for US energy security and global markets.
Sanctions relief pathway: The MoU commits the US to terminating all sanctions (UN, IAEA, primary/secondary US) in an agreed schedule as part of the final deal. Pre-war, comprehensive US/Iranian sanctions were in place (or tightening). Now there's a formal mechanism for relief tied to compliance—reversing years of economic pressure without immediate full concession.
$300 billion reconstruction fund: The US and partners pledge (and are developing) at least $300 billion for Iran's post-war rebuilding and economy. This is framed as an investment in stability (not just a bailout), creating long-term US regional influence, reduced proxy threats, and a prosperous Iran that won't need adversaries. Pre-war, no such dedicated fund or economic carrots existed.
Unfrozen Iranian assets + oil export waivers: US Treasury issues waivers for Iranian oil sales immediately (until sanctions end), and assets become "fully available" (procedures to be negotiated). This provides Iran revenue for the war-ravaged economy while giving the US leverage and diplomatic reciprocity.
Ceasefire and reduced immediate threats: Permanent end to military operations on all fronts (including Lebanon/Israel-Iran proxies). US forces withdraw from proximity within 30 days of the final deal. No new sanctions or force deployments in the meantime (status quo). This de-escalates the war the US entered, avoids further casualties/economic fallout, and shifts focus to diplomacy.
In short, the US traded some short-term concessions (temporary oil waivers, asset access) for reopened sea lanes, economic stabilization, and a contained Iran—gains it didn't have before the 2026 war. Trump administration officials describe it as "give a little, get a lot," with the nuclear "dial" and relief as the main bargaining tools. Critics (including some US allies) argue it's too lenient or premature, but the text provides clear US wins on security and markets.
The 60-day final deal phase is where the real details (full sanctions lift, nuclear framework, UN endorsement) will be locked in. The MoU itself is already in effect, with implementation monitoring underway. This is the current status as of June 18, 2026.
So your answer would be:
We reopened sea lanes, gained economic stabilization, and a contained Iran. All gains we didn't have before the 2026 war.
if they scream at the sky, either use some other section from the text or feed their new whine into AI saying but the lefticle said "<paste>" i need you to shut them down and make their salty tears flow with truth and facts
Israel lost its top bogeyman in the area. The US has taken away all their excuses for their adventurism. Trump has disassembled the Syrian support corridor that Hezbollah used to supply their guys in Lebanon.
London has lost the "Iran terror premium" because Trump has guaranteed safety and insurance for shipping. London used this excuse periodically to raise oil barrel price and raise insurance.
The cabal (MI6, CIA i think in this case) has lost the Mullahs and the IRGC as a catspaw and money laundering to terrorism.
The cabal was stealing Iranian oil and laundering it out through other countries. Now, under a civilian government, those profits can go to the Iranian people. Trump will make sure.
They had a shitload of nuclear material at 5% witch is 2/3 of the way refined for bombs. They also have the machines to quickly finish refining it. They also had long range missiles. And could have put them on cargo boats and even reached the US.
Part of me says don’t waste your time and part of me says we do have to engage with these people. So, I would answer their question with a
question/statement and it would be:
The only way I can answer that question is if you explain to me what you believe we already had?
If you try to answer them, without understanding their frame of reference, they have a wide open field to refute every point you make. If you know their frame of reference, then you have the ability to tick off what’s different and they can only debate on the basis of what they defined.
Trump stopped a nuclear war in the Middle East. Iran didn’t want nukes for leverage, they planned to use them against Israel and the US. LA and San Francisco would likely have been nuked.
The strait will be safe. That will reduce cost of all the goods going through it.
Iran has no means of stopping the US, gulf states or Israel if they become bad actors.
Trump is using the carrot, the stick and the hammer.
We get the uranium to bring home or destroy in place.
The potential investment money doesn’t go to Iran. The foreign governments / businesses will own what gets built in Iran. Causing interdependency.
The supply of oil will be greater than before the war. That will reduce gas and diesel prices, along with everything that gets transported. Also, fertilizer will be cheaper for the fall planting.
China will have to pay full price for oil instead of the discounted black market price.
We have about 1,000 FEWER Iranian IRGC leaders and government officials than before... including 1 fewer Ayatollah and a second one in a coma or hiding or dead.
We got the entire Iranian airforce destroyed.
We got almost the entire Iranian navy destroyed.
We got Iran's notice that we can bankrupt their nation at will if they choose to have an economic war. We got their attention.
First don't waste your time - they aren't interested in a serious debate or discussion, just in asserting their worldview.
Second, feed their question into an AI and modify the response
AI query:
I have a few leftists attacking me and asking what did we (USA) get in the Iran deal that we didn't have before the war in 2026?response:
In the context of the ongoing 2026 US-Iran conflict (which escalated after February 2026), the US and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU, also called the Islamabad Memorandum) on or around June 17-18, 2026. This framework ends the active war/ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and sets up a 60-day window for final talks on a comprehensive deal (to be endorsed by a UN Security Council resolution). It was signed by President Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and mediated by Pakistan's PM.
The MoU is interim—not a permanent peace treaty. Iran commits to no nuclear weapons and IAEA-supervised handling of its enriched uranium stockpile (with a "minimum methodology" of on-site down-blending). The US commits to lifting the blockade, issuing oil export waivers, releasing frozen assets (procedures to be negotiated), and developing a $300 billion reconstruction/economic development plan for Iran (funded by the US and regional partners; implementation in the final deal). Sanctions relief and a final deal come later, contingent on compliance.
What the US specifically "got" (gains) from this deal that it didn't have before (pre-2026 escalation)
Before the 2026 war (which involved US/Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, Iran's closure/blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on shipping, and regional proxy fighting), the US had no formal peace with Iran, no reopened Hormuz, no access to Iranian oil revenue, no unfrozen assets, and an active naval blockade. The war disrupted global oil flows, spiked prices, and created immediate economic pressure (e.g., higher US gas prices).
Reopened Strait of Hormuz and full commercial shipping: Pre-war, Iran was actively blocking/attacking vessels in the strait (a chokepoint for ~20% of global oil). The MoU immediately ends the US blockade, allows safe passage (Iran handles demining/obstacles), and resumes pre-war traffic volumes. This restores oil exports from Iran, stabilizes global supply, and lowers US energy costs (reports of gas prices dropping below $4/gallon post-signing). This is a direct strategic win for US energy security and global markets.
Sanctions relief pathway: The MoU commits the US to terminating all sanctions (UN, IAEA, primary/secondary US) in an agreed schedule as part of the final deal. Pre-war, comprehensive US/Iranian sanctions were in place (or tightening). Now there's a formal mechanism for relief tied to compliance—reversing years of economic pressure without immediate full concession.
$300 billion reconstruction fund: The US and partners pledge (and are developing) at least $300 billion for Iran's post-war rebuilding and economy. This is framed as an investment in stability (not just a bailout), creating long-term US regional influence, reduced proxy threats, and a prosperous Iran that won't need adversaries. Pre-war, no such dedicated fund or economic carrots existed.
Unfrozen Iranian assets + oil export waivers: US Treasury issues waivers for Iranian oil sales immediately (until sanctions end), and assets become "fully available" (procedures to be negotiated). This provides Iran revenue for the war-ravaged economy while giving the US leverage and diplomatic reciprocity.
Ceasefire and reduced immediate threats: Permanent end to military operations on all fronts (including Lebanon/Israel-Iran proxies). US forces withdraw from proximity within 30 days of the final deal. No new sanctions or force deployments in the meantime (status quo). This de-escalates the war the US entered, avoids further casualties/economic fallout, and shifts focus to diplomacy.
In short, the US traded some short-term concessions (temporary oil waivers, asset access) for reopened sea lanes, economic stabilization, and a contained Iran—gains it didn't have before the 2026 war. Trump administration officials describe it as "give a little, get a lot," with the nuclear "dial" and relief as the main bargaining tools. Critics (including some US allies) argue it's too lenient or premature, but the text provides clear US wins on security and markets.
The 60-day final deal phase is where the real details (full sanctions lift, nuclear framework, UN endorsement) will be locked in. The MoU itself is already in effect, with implementation monitoring underway. This is the current status as of June 18, 2026.
So your answer would be:
We reopened sea lanes, gained economic stabilization, and a contained Iran. All gains we didn't have before the 2026 war.if they scream at the sky, either use some other section from the text or feed their new whine into AI saying
but the lefticle said "<paste>" i need you to shut them down and make their salty tears flow with truth and factsThe sea lanes were already open before the war, Iran closed them, and we had to bribe them to open it again.
Almost that entire list is stuff that is a bonus to Iran and that we are giving them, nothing on that list is a benefit to the United States.
Israel lost its top bogeyman in the area. The US has taken away all their excuses for their adventurism. Trump has disassembled the Syrian support corridor that Hezbollah used to supply their guys in Lebanon.
London has lost the "Iran terror premium" because Trump has guaranteed safety and insurance for shipping. London used this excuse periodically to raise oil barrel price and raise insurance.
The cabal (MI6, CIA i think in this case) has lost the Mullahs and the IRGC as a catspaw and money laundering to terrorism.
The cabal was stealing Iranian oil and laundering it out through other countries. Now, under a civilian government, those profits can go to the Iranian people. Trump will make sure.
A path to full normalized relations with the people of Iran, along with a guarantee of no nukes.
Iran can’t have nukes!
They had a shitload of nuclear material at 5% witch is 2/3 of the way refined for bombs. They also have the machines to quickly finish refining it. They also had long range missiles. And could have put them on cargo boats and even reached the US.
Part of me says don’t waste your time and part of me says we do have to engage with these people. So, I would answer their question with a question/statement and it would be:
The only way I can answer that question is if you explain to me what you believe we already had?
If you try to answer them, without understanding their frame of reference, they have a wide open field to refute every point you make. If you know their frame of reference, then you have the ability to tick off what’s different and they can only debate on the basis of what they defined.
Trump stopped a nuclear war in the Middle East. Iran didn’t want nukes for leverage, they planned to use them against Israel and the US. LA and San Francisco would likely have been nuked.
The strait will be safe. That will reduce cost of all the goods going through it.
Iran has no means of stopping the US, gulf states or Israel if they become bad actors.
Trump is using the carrot, the stick and the hammer.
We get the uranium to bring home or destroy in place.
The potential investment money doesn’t go to Iran. The foreign governments / businesses will own what gets built in Iran. Causing interdependency.
The supply of oil will be greater than before the war. That will reduce gas and diesel prices, along with everything that gets transported. Also, fertilizer will be cheaper for the fall planting.
China will have to pay full price for oil instead of the discounted black market price.
Obama’s uranium aka his treason/death warrant
We have about 1,000 FEWER Iranian IRGC leaders and government officials than before... including 1 fewer Ayatollah and a second one in a coma or hiding or dead.
We got the entire Iranian airforce destroyed.
We got almost the entire Iranian navy destroyed.
We got Iran's notice that we can bankrupt their nation at will if they choose to have an economic war. We got their attention.
That's what we got.
Thank you for the great replies everyone!!!
First off, why are you associating with socialists?
People I went to high school with. I can't hate them because they are mixed up. All I can do is try and be nice and wake them up to reality.