US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding Expires and Its Reasons for Collapse

The June 17 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran expired amid stalled negotiations, with the ongoing conflict unresolved since fighting began on February 28. The MoU aimed to initiate peace talks and included plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but vague language led to disputes over shipping control. These disagreements resulted in renewed military strikes between the US and Iran, while Israel continued operations in Lebanon and Gaza, undermining the ceasefire provisions.

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