On June 17, President Donald Trump electronically signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the US and Iran, ending the US-Iran conflict. It now seems on the verge of collapse, but what it says remains relevant. The text of the 14-point document addresses first and foremost ending Iran’s aspirations to develop a nuclear weapon. However, the agreement also includes ending the hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. It opens the Strait of Hormuz to free transit for 60 days – though Iran now may be backpedaling on that – and the wording allows for the end of the US Naval blockade. The text also addresses lifting economic sanctions. However, there is a “but” at the end of the agreement’s positive terms. The MOU deals effectively with the nuclear issue, but it does not mention Iran ceasing production of long-range ballistic missiles or supporting terrorist proxies in the region. These were crucial concerns before the conflict began on February 28.
In the End It Will Be Iran That Must Give Peace a Chance
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