Ex-counterterror chief Joe Kent says Trump was 'poised' to make better Iran deal than Obama-era JCPOA

Former President Trump was reportedly poised to strike a better deal with Iran than the Obama-era JCPOA. Iran respected Trump and avoided further entanglement in the Middle East, while the attacks from Iranian proxies ceased following Trump's return to office in January 2025. This shift is attributed to Trump's pressure campaign and strategic strikes, which were allegedly undermined by Israel's push for war.