Iran says Islamabad peace deal with US no longer exists
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced that the Islamabad memorandum of understanding with the United States is void. He accused Washington of violating all commitments and resuming military operations in the Middle East. The announcement comes as US forces launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
The Deal's Collapse
The Islamabad memorandum, signed on June 18, stipulated an immediate and final cessation of hostilities on all fronts and the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz. Gharibabadi stated that the US violated all its obligations and resumed aggressive actions, facing a 'decisive response' from Iranian forces. He declared that Iran no longer feels bound by any commitments under the now-defunct agreement.
Escalating Strikes
On July 13, The New York Times reported that US President Donald Trump notified Congress of resumed combat operations in Iran. That night, US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a five-hour operation targeting Iranian military infrastructure to reduce Tehran's ability to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The following night, US forces struck again, while Iran retaliated by attacking US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Regional Fallout
According to the UAE Defense Ministry, Iranian cruise missiles struck the tankers Mombasa and Bahia in Omani territorial waters on the same night. The vessels are owned by the United Arab Emirates. CENTCOM confirmed that its strikes aim to degrade Iran's capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the strategic waterway.
What's Next
The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency session on July 16 to discuss the escalating conflict. It remains unclear whether diplomatic channels can be revived or if the region is headed for a broader war.
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Iran says Islamabad peace deal with US no longer exists
