Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: Memorandum Broken Due to US… (иран · сша · меморандум)
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: Memorandum Broken Due to US Violations. Iran has stopped fulfilling its obligations under the memorandum with the US on de-escalating the conflict, said a deputy foreign minister of the country.
Consensus
- Iran has suspended its obligations under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding with the United States.
- The suspension was announced by Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
- Iran stated that the U.S. violated the agreement, leading to the breakdown of the accord.
- Iran emphasized its priority is defending the country.
Points of divergence
- The memorandum was intended to help resume shipping in the Strait of Hormuz but instead led to a new escalation of conflict, due to differing interpretations of Article 5, which required Iran to ensure safe passage and negotiate with Oman, remove mines and tolls for two months. — vedomosti
- The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. attacks on Iran since July 6 resulted in at least 50 deaths. — vedomosti
- The memorandum was signed on June 18 and intended to form the basis of a peace treaty between the two countries. — kommersant
- U.S. President Donald Trump informed Congress that the country is again in a state of war. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: Memorandum Broken Due to US Violations — Ведомости
- Iran confirms refusal to comply with US memorandum — Коммерсантъ
- Iran has stopped fulfilling its obligations under the US memorandum on conflict de-escalation, deputy foreign minister says — РИА Новости (Telegram)