Iran said that violations of the Hormuz arrangement and ongoing Israeli military strikes in Lebanon have rendered important parts of the memorandum of understanding with the United States ineffective, according to a report by journalist Sapir Lipkin.
In a new report by journalist Sapir Lipkin, Iran is quoted as saying that the violation of the Hormuz arrangement and Israeli strikes in Lebanon have rendered significant parts of the memorandum of understanding with the United States useless. The statement echoes a similar declaration reported by The Zioneer at 09:56 today, signaling continued Iranian dissatisfaction with the MoU's implementation.
The MoU, which has been a subject of tension between Washington and Tehran, has faced repeated challenges. In recent weeks, Iranian officials have consistently linked the MoU's viability to Israeli actions in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. As The Zioneer reported, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated on June 16 that any Israeli attack on Lebanon constitutes a breach of the MoU, and other Iranian sources have warned that the agreement is being rendered ineffective.
The new report does not specify whether this represents a formal updated Iranian position or a reiteration of previous statements. No official confirmation from the Iranian government has been issued separately.
3 developments
- DevelopingReports: Iran will respond to U.S. strike at Hormuz, sees Lebanon deal as catalyst for talks collapse
- DevelopingUnverified Arab report: Iran cancels Friday MoU signing over Lebanon strikes
- DevelopingIranian lawmaker details problematic clauses in US-Iran MoU: territorial integrity pledge, Hormuz tolls
- StrongIran's Fars Agency: continued Israeli operations in Lebanon threaten US-Iran MoU
Source and signal
- Internal intake