Iran Suspends All Commitments Under US MoU, Cites 'Aggressive Actions'

Iran has officially declared the suspension of all its commitments under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United States, citing what it describes as "aggressive actions" and violations by Washington. The announcement was made amidst escalating regional tensions.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the Islamic Republic is no longer adhering to its obligations under the agreement, known as the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. "Practically, America has trampled on all its commitments and suspended them all. We have also suspended all our commitments under that memorandum of understanding... and we are not currently fulfilling those obligations," he said, according to Fars news agency.

Gharibabadi characterized Iran's response as a "united and decisive defence" and asserted that Washington's chosen path is irrational. He reaffirmed Tehran's resolve to "teach a lesson to aggressors," adding, "I believe the Americans have already received their answer this time--that their aggressive actions won't lead anywhere."

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We were in negotiations. Unfortunately, the Americans themselves took these aggressive actions, violating their commitments under the memorandum of understanding in this regard. Practically, America has trampled on all its commitments and suspended them all. We have also suspended all our commitments under that memorandum of understanding, known as the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, and we are not currently fulfilling those obligations.

The 14-point agreement, brokered by Qatar and Pakistan last month, had stipulated an immediate cessation of military operations, including in Lebanon, and committed both nations to pursuing a final agreement within 60 days. Key provisions included the removal of the U.S. naval blockade, safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, phased sanctions relief, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and a U.S.-backed economic development program for Iran valued at a minimum of $300 billion.

Earlier on the same day, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning to countries hosting American troops, indicating they should prepare for a "corresponding response" due to escalating regional conflicts. The IRGC claimed its ground forces used drones and missiles to strike an American military logistics center at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, alleging casualties among personnel stationed there.

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What we are currently facing is a united and decisive defence of our country, and I believe the Americans have already received their answer this time--that their aggressive actions won't lead anywhere. In fact, if they were wise, they should have chosen other solutions. But for us, the path forward is a decisive defence of our country and teaching a lesson to the aggressors.