Iran has warned that continued US violations could release Tehran from its commitments under the Iran US MoU. The dispute involves the Islamabad MoU, Strait of Hormuz navigation, maritime security and wider tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Iran warning targets alleged US violations
Iran has warned that it may no longer consider itself bound by its memorandum of understanding with the United States if Washington continues to breach the agreement.
Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, delivered the warning on Friday, July 10. He said Tehran remained prepared to implement the agreement faithfully, but only if the United States also met its obligations in full.
“Iran remains committed to the faithful implementation of the memorandum of understanding, provided that the United States fully and faithfully complies with its own obligation,” Iravani said in remarks reported by Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency.
He added that Iran could reconsider its responsibilities if Washington continued actions that Tehran viewed as violations. Iran has not suggested that it would immediately withdraw from every provision, but the statement signals that the agreement is under growing pressure.
Islamabad MoU faces growing pressure
The Islamabad MoU is a 14-point interim understanding signed by Iran and the United States on June 17, 2026. It was designed to end military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a 60-day period for negotiations toward a broader agreement.
The memorandum includes commitments covering military restraint, sanctions relief, Iranian oil exports, frozen assets and negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. It also calls for an implementation mechanism to track whether both countries are respecting their commitments.
Pakistan, which helped facilitate the understanding, has urged both Tehran and Washington to honour the agreement. Its foreign ministry described the MoU as an important foundation for regional stability and cooperation after renewed tensions raised doubts about its future.
Strait of Hormuz remains central dispute
Iravani also stressed that responsibility for maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz rests exclusively with Iran under the Islamabad MoU.
According to the Iranian envoy, Tehran is responsible for planning the reopening of the waterway and organising any necessary demining operations. Iran has repeatedly rejected attempts by the United States or other foreign powers to assume control over security arrangements in the strategically important passage.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major shipping route connecting Gulf energy producers with international markets. Any prolonged disruption could affect commercial shipping, regional security and global energy prices.
Maritime security tensions threaten Iran US deal
Washington and Tehran have accused each other of failing to respect the agreement. Iran’s Foreign Ministry recently described US actions as violations of the MoU, while American officials have demanded stronger Iranian assurances that commercial vessels can travel through the Strait of Hormuz without being attacked.
The conflicting positions highlight the fragility of the ceasefire deal. Iran says continued US violations could remove the basis for its own compliance, while Washington is demanding clearer guarantees on maritime security and Gulf shipping.
Unless both governments restore confidence in the implementation process, the Iran US MoU could face further erosion, increasing the risk of renewed confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz.
