Iran has Trump 'over a political barrel' as Project Freedom paused: Lyons | ABC NEWS

US President Donald Trump has paused Project Freedom which aims to open the Strait of Hormuz in order to sign a more lasting peace deal with Iran.
Americas Editor John Lyons says the move makes it look like Donald Trump is retreating and Iranians see that they have him 'over a political barre'.
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