Trump's MOU with Iran: A One-Sided Agreement
According to Ian Haworth, U.S. President Donald Trump's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran is a disastrous document that concedes nearly everything to Tehran. The MOU, which Trump declared as a completed deal, includes 14 points that Haworth describes as 'vomit-inducing.' The agreement ends military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, without involving key combatants like Israel and Hezbollah.
Immediate Concessions to Iran
The MOU's first point mandates the immediate and permanent termination of military operations, including in Lebanon. Haworth notes that this is bizarre because the U.S. started the war and is now begging Iran to end it. Point four rewards Iran for closing the Strait of Hormuz by beginning the removal of the U.S. naval blockade, with full removal within 30 days and withdrawal of U.S. forces after a final deal.
Financial and Sanctions Relief
Point six outlines a plan for over $300 billion for Iran's reconstruction and economic development, which Vice-President JD Vance claims will go to American crops. Point seven commits the U.S. to terminate all sanctions against Iran as part of the final deal. Point ten issues waivers for Iran to resume oil exports, and point eleven unfreezes Iranian funds and assets immediately upon implementation.
Nuclear Program Status Quo
Point eight includes Iran's promise not to develop nuclear weapons, but point nine maintains the status quo of Iran's nuclear program. Haworth argues this means Iran will continue developing nuclear weapons while lying about it. The remaining points are administrative notes on monitoring and future negotiations.
Conclusion: Trump Lost the War
Haworth concludes that Trump, author of 'The Art of the Deal,' has essentially lost the war he started, offering Iran billions and sanctions relief while getting empty promises in return. The MOU, he says, is built on the insane assumption that any agreement with the Iranian regime is worth more than the paper it's printed on.
