An Iranian lawmaker revealed additional problematic articles in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, including a commitment to "respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon" — which he says serves Tehran's goal of demanding an Israeli withdrawal. On the Strait of Hormuz, the text reportedly grants a 60-day no-toll period, after which Iran and Oman would jointly decide management — a framework the lawmaker warned could open the door to "insurance" and other fees.
An Iranian lawmaker has published what he describes as additional problematic clauses in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, according to details circulating in Iranian political circles. The lawmaker pointed to a clause committing both parties to "respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon" — language he interpreted as Tehran's tactical demand for an eventual Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. On the Strait of Hormuz, the memorandum reportedly sets a 60-day grace period during which no tolls will be collected. After those 60 days, Iran and Oman would jointly decide how to manage the strait, a provision the lawmaker warned could allow Iran to levy "insurance" and other fees on shipping. The disclosure follows a series of leaks and reports on the emerging framework. As The Zioneer has reported over the past week, the 14-point MoU remains unpublished in full by either party, and the precise wording of key clauses — including the Lebanon article and the structure of maritime governance — has been the subject of conflicting interpretations between US, Israeli, and Iranian sources. The Zioneer previously reported that a senior Iranian official claimed the US recognized Iran's right to collect tolls after the grace period, while other Iranian lawmakers had earlier warned that the clause actually cedes Iranian control of the strait by mandating "unlimited passage." The current lawmaker's analysis appears to split the difference: a 60-day free period, then joint Omani-Iranian management that may still allow Tehran to extract revenue.
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