Iran's deputy foreign minister says Tehran has suspended its commitments to a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) after "the US violated its commitments"Live updateshttps://t.co/eNMCEYoZSB https://t.co/aIAuSsatns News Analysis & Summary Iran's deputy foreign minister announced that Tehran has officially suspended its commitments to a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU), citing repeated violations by the United States. The MoU, widely believed to be a framework related to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or a subsequent interim agreement, was intended to curb Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. According to the deputy minister, the US breached the terms by failing to lift key sanctions and by imposing new punitive measures, effectively rendering the pact unbalanced. This suspension marks a significant setback for diplomatic efforts and raises the risk of further nuclear escalation in the region. In my opinion, while the US has indeed reneged on parts of the deal (e.g., the Trump-era withdrawal and reimposition of sanctions), Iran's move also undermines the possibility of restored trust. Both sides appear trapped in a cycle of retaliation, with no clear path back to compliance. The international community must urgently mediate to prevent a full collapse of the agreement, which could trigger a new crisis in Middle East security. Source: @trtworld on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 1,968 Likes: 6 Published: July 18, 2026, 1:23 pm