U.S.-Iran Memorandum: A Deal or Just a Mirage?
The U.S.-Iran MoU is not a peace treaty but a strategic pause understood by both sides. Iran has a consistent pattern of negotiating under pressure and reneging when the threat passes, as seen with the JCPOA. The Trump administration enters this pause aware of Iran's deceit, using it to prepare for future confrontation rather than expecting lasting compliance.