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The June 17 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the U.S. and Iran, which promised a ceasefire and talks on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, is collapsing. U.S. President Donald Trump declared the 'ceasefire is over,' and Tehran says parts of the MoU have been rendered 'ineffective' by American actions. Both sides accuse each other of violations. The core dispute centers on Article 5 of the MoU, which requires Iran to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran designated a new shipping route along its coast, while the U.S. Navy cleared an alternative route along Oman's coast. Iran views this as a U.S. violation. The U.S. has conducted air strikes on hundreds of targets across Iran, and Iran has retaliated by attacking U.S. bases in Persian Gulf countries and Jordan.
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Vessels sail through the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman. File Photo Credit: Reuters
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran on June 17, which promised to extend the ceasefire and initiate talks on Iran’s nuclear programme and Western sanctions, is unravelling.
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the “ceasefire is over.” According to Tehran, parts of the MoU have been rendered “ineffective” by American actions. Both sides have accused each other of violating the agreement.
Escalation of Violence
- The U.S. has carried out air strikes on hundreds of targets across Iran.
- Tehran has retaliated by attacking U.S. bases in several Persian Gulf countries, as well as Jordan.
Dispute Over Article 5
At the centre of the renewed violence is a dispute over Article 5 of the MoU, which requires Iran to “make arrangements” for the “safe passage of commercial vessels” through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has designated a new shipping route along its coast.
- The U.S. Navy has cleared an alternative route along Oman’s coast.
Iran views this U.S. action as a violation of the clause.
Published - July 13, 2026 01:25 pm IST
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