If the American-Iranian memorandum of understanding is worthy of the name it was given, why is this happening? Why does the US continue its punitive strikes on targets in Iran in response to the latter’s attacks on ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz? Why does Iran continue its assaults on the Gulf Cooperation Council states (including those that mediated and encouraged settlements, like Qatar and Oman)? And if Tehran considers the memorandum a victory, why would it risk its collapse under the weight of exchanged blows? The memorandum of understanding generated some hasty hopes.

Putting all the blame on the Iranian president covers up tensions between competing factions in Tehran.

Lasting peace depends upon resolving the disputes that produced them in the first place.

July 13 (Reuters) - Renewed U.S.-Iranian hostilities are eroding an interim agreement signed in June, reflecting disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues and…

If the American-Iranian memorandum of understanding is worthy of the name it was given, why is this happening? Why does the US continue its punitive strikes on targets in Iran in…

Iran declares the US memorandum in crisis due to ongoing violations. Meeting in UAE by September 30, 2026 at 0.6% YES.

Vague wording of provisional agreement left critical issues, including Tehran’s nuclear programme, to second phase of talks

Explainer: Is the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding still alive?-

Washington cannot accept Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran will not surrender it - a deadlock that points to years of confrontation