He must swallow his pride and accept a deal worse than the pre-war status quo
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There is a reason he wants an exit from Iran
Donald Trump must soon choose whether to attack Iran or beat a humiliating retreat
But he has delayed another round of military strikes, at least for now
Iran’s leaders are betting he needs an agreement more than they do
Murky intelligence suggests containing the regime requires years of American muscle
Even after taking a pummelling, not all of Iran’s leaders want a deal with the Great Satan
