June 23, 2026

The American Conservative Morning Briefing · Jun 23, 2026 · 4m

Good morning! Today is Tuesday, June 23rd 2026, and this is The American Conservative's Morning Brief. As the Iran MOU enters its 60-day window, Scarlett Kennedy argues the deal's survival depends on Washington dropping maximalist nuclear demands and reining in Israel's ongoing campaign in Lebanon. Harrison Berger reports the Switzerland talks yielded a high-level committee on nuclear matters and sanctions, oil waivers through August 21st, and a renewed IAEA inspection role, even as Israeli officials vow not to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory. Jack Hunter chronicles how Vice…