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Trump Administration Declares Iran Nuclear Deal Memorandum Void

Jul 12, 2026 11:43 AM CT Washington D.C., United States diplomacy,iran,united states,nuclear deal,strait of hormuz

Summary

The Trump administration has formally declared the memorandum of understanding regarding Iran's nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz security as 'over.' This diplomatic reversal signals a hardening of US stance toward Tehran, potentially increasing regional tensions and reducing diplomatic off-ramps in the Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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President Trump at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday. He recently said the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran was “over.”

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United States NEUTRAL

Declared the memorandum of understanding with Iran as 'over', effectively nullifying previous diplomatic agreements.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of the terminated diplomatic agreement, facing renewed US pressure.

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