Following former President Trump’s initial calls for regime change in Iran, a deal has been reached that is being lauded by the Iranian government. A discussion in *Der Spiegel* featuring US expert Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook and German Green Party politician Omid Nouripour analyzes how this outcome occurred. Nouripour sharply criticizes the situation, asserting the United States has “unconditionally surrendered” to Iran. The conversation explores the factors leading to this perceived failure of US policy. Ashbrook and Nouripour debate the complexities of the agreement and its implications for regional stability. The discussion aims to dissect the path from Trump’s aggressive stance to the current celebratory response from Iranian officials. The deal’s details and the reasons behind the shift in US approach are central to the analysis.