Breaking News: The Supreme Command of the Iranian Armed Forces has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed due to Israel's ongoing strikes in Lebanon and its continued presence in southern Lebanon.
The Command also warned that this is merely the first step in responding to the enemy's breach of commitments, with further measures planned if aggression continues, aiming to compel the adversary to fulfill its obligations.
This marks Iran's response to the violation of the first clause of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.
To be honest, few expected the strait to reopen as before after the memorandum was signed.
Israel's immediate violation of the first clause right after Trump signed the document carries a clear challenge, indicating no acceptance of Vance’s rebuke toward Israel, nor any intention to yield to Iran.
If so, why did Trump sign it, knowing he couldn’t persuade or force Israel to abide by the agreement?
Unless the U.S. is prepared to fundamentally reconsider its relationship with Israel, the credibility of the entire memorandum framework will come under question from the very first day it is signed.
In essence, the memorandum is not a binding agreement but a tactical pause during wartime.
It carries no legal enforceability.
Trump is seen as having capitulated to the Iranians in his eagerness to conclude a deal.
The Iranians claim they have defeated the "Great Devil" they’ve been shouting about for 47 years.
Israel told Trump not to drag them into this.
This is the seemingly intractable, or extremely difficult, triangular relationship.
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