Iran-US deal collapsing with intensifying attacks

At least nine different cities in five provinces were attacked by the United States. The Americans are saying at least 140 locations were hit.

We’re seeing a pattern here. There is military engagement between the two parties and each time it’s getting bigger and bigger.

In response, Iran hit US military assets in five countries in the region, and Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed.

After these back-and-forth attacks, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said “the era of one-sided deals is over”. So we do not know whether he means the memorandum of understanding (MoU) is finished. But what we do know is President Trump has said the ceasefire is “over”.

When we look at the MoU, the first article outlines the cessation of hostilities and a complete ceasefire on all fronts, and now this is the fifth time there are attacks by both parties.

And then Article 10 says during negotiations there will not be further sanctions imposed on Iran. However, two days ago, the United States came up with new sanctions. So several articles of that memorandum of understanding have already collapsed.


-Al Jazeera