We’re talking “deal” with Iran despite no actual reason to do so, and we are already softening on sanctions:

The Obama administration began softening sanctions on Iran after the election of Iran’s new president in June, months before the current round of nuclear talks in Geneva or the historic phone call between the two leaders in September.

While those negotiations now appear on the verge of a breakthrough the key condition for Iran—relief from crippling sanctions—began quietly and modestly five months ago.

A review of Treasury Department notices reveals that the U.S. government has all but stopped the financial blacklisting of entities and people that help Iran evade international sanctions since the election of its president, Hassan al-Rouhani, in June.

Candidate Obama on this issue in 2008:

My presidency will strengthen our hand as we restore our standing. Our willingness to pursue diplomacy will make it easier to mobilize others to join our cause. If Iran fails to change course when presented with this choice by the United States, it will be clear — to the people of Iran, and to the world — that the Iranian regime is the author of its own isolation. That will strengthen our hand with Russia and China as we insist on stronger sanctions in the Security Council.

This is about right:

Obama to Iran: If you like your nuclear program, you can keep your nuclear program.

— Philip Klein (@philipaklein) November 7, 2013

Unlike the pledge about keeping your doctor and your health care plan, this promise is one Obama will likely keep.