Iran Demands U.S Honour Peace Memorandum Amid Renewed Gulf Tensions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the international community to ensure that the United States remains committed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between both countries, describing the agreement as crucial to regional stability and Iran’s future foreign policy direction.

In a statement posted on his official X account on Sunday, Pezeshkian said the MoU, which was fully endorsed by Iran’s Parliament, would serve as the “center of gravity” of Iran’s diplomatic relations going forward.

According to the Iranian leader, the agreement is designed to strengthen security within Iran, across the Middle East and among Tehran’s allies.

“The security of the country, the region, and our allies will be enhanced by this memorandum,” he stated.
The MoU was signed on June 17, 2026, following mediation efforts by Pakistan. The agreement aimed to permanently halt military operations between the parties, lift U.S. naval blockades and facilitate the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

However, hopes for lasting peace suffered a setback after a diplomatic pause that followed the signing collapsed in July. Reports indicated that alleged violations around the Strait of Hormuz triggered renewed airstrikes and escalated hostilities across the region.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, disclosed that discussions with Oman on an alternative route have recorded significant progress and are now in their final stages.

Despite the development, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, insisted that the ongoing talks with Oman are unrelated to the reopening or continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Baghaei further revealed that Tehran received diplomatic assurances over the weekend from Bulgaria, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, indicating that the countries would not participate in any military confrontation against Iran.

The latest developments come amid growing international concern over renewed tensions in the Gulf region and their potential impact on global security, energy supplies and diplomatic relations.