“The simple fact is that the only way the Iranians get any of those resources — not a single penny, by the way, from the U.S., under any circumstances — is if they comply fully and change their behavior.”

I consider this a positive platform for our relationship with the Middle East and a good early outcome of the Iran excursion.

The MOU in effect 1) tells the region to act right or face American might; 2) shows we can work with anyone without contradicting our core interests.

Most importantly, if it doesn't work we'll just bomb & blockade harder. This is perfectly consistent with Peace Through Strength and the 'Deal or Destroy' strategy we have developed this term, most effectively against Venezuela.