Vague language and bad faith: why the US-Iran deal hangs by a thread

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The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding intended to halt fighting near the Strait of Hormuz is destabilizing, with renewed attacks on merchant ships causing escalation. The fragile agreement risks collapse amid rising violence and mistrust.

It’s nearly a month since the United States and Iran agreed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to stop the fighting and start the clock towards a broader settlement. But over the past few days, a cycle of violence has accelerated, sparked by attacks on several merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The US military … The post Vague language and bad faith: why the US-Iran deal hangs by a thread appeared first on Egypt Independent.