Iran on Saturday announced the suspension of all its commitments under the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States, according to a statement from the Iranian government. The announcement, which describes the deal as 'dead' and the situation as 'wartime', marks a formal end to the agreement that has been unraveling in recent weeks.
Dispatch – Iran-US MOU Suspended
Iran on Saturday announced the suspension of all its commitments under the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States, according to a government statement. The announcement described the agreement as 'dead' and characterized the current situation as 'wartime,' effectively declaring the MOU void.
The move is the latest in a rapid deterioration of the agreement. The MOU was signed on June 18, 2026, between the US and Iran in Islamabad. In the weeks that followed, Iran initially stated it was adhering to its commitments (July 7), but warnings soon emerged. On July 8, the IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency called for the MOU to be formally ended, and the same day, US President Donald Trump declared the agreement 'over,' labeling Tehran 'liars.' On July 13, The Zioneer reported the MOU had been 'officially torn up and expired.' By July 15, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the US had 'completely collapsed' the MOU and that Iran was no longer bound by its commitments, including those regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The same day, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman warned that Tehran would suspend commitments if the other side violated the MOU.
Today's announcement appears to formalize that suspension. The statement did not specify any immediate operational changes, such as regarding the Strait of Hormuz or nuclear activities, but the reference to 'wartime' suggests a heightened state of alert.
The Zioneer's reporting has tracked this arc from the MOU's signing to its current collapse. The announcement is based on a single source, and no further details have been provided regarding the mechanism or timeline of the suspension.
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