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Victor Davis Hanson says critics misread US Iran leverage

Victor Davis Hanson argues Iran lacks leverage in US negotiations due to sanctions and nuclear infrastructure damage.
WHO: Victor Davis Hanson
WHAT: Criticized critics of the newly signed US-Iran preliminary agreement, saying Iran has no leverage.
WHEN: Jun 21, 2026 at 9:31 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He said Iran suffered about half a trillion dollars in damage to its nuclear military industrial complex, leaving it with no cards to play.

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