Author: Sarah Shamim
Published on: 10/07/2026 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
US and Iran traded attacks in major escalation of hostilities since a memorandum of agreement signed on June 17. The US initially launched attacks on 85 targets in Iran on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Iran retaliated with attacks on US military assets and infrastructure in Gulf states on Wednesday, triggering more US attacks on 90 Iranian targets. Iranian media reported multiple explosions across southern Iran, including in Bushehr. The US denied any involvement in causing those explosions and later on Friday morning, it appeared that the guns had finally fallen silent. Washington remains committed to negotiations. Iranian state media reported that the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been buried in his birthplace of Mashhad at the Shrine of Imam Reza. Iran has previously stated that the US’s habit of launching attacks as talks are ongoing – as it did during the Israel-Iran war last year. On Wednesday, Trump threw the prospect of talks continuing into serious doubt when he said that he thought the MoU with Iran was “over” Iran has indicated it is not willing to negotiate while US attacks are ongoing. The country’s political leaders condemned the new wave of attacks this week. They accused Washington of violating the MoU, which stipulates a ceasefire. Israel continued attacks for the first few days after the MoU was signed. The MoU states that the US will lift its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims the US has failed to honour its commitments by restarting attacks. Iran's most important strategic gain remains tied to its newfound ability to exert influence in the strait. But it hasn’t yet achieved what it set out to do as the fighting ended. Observers say the wording of the MoU is too vague and open to interpretation. The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services and the Strait of Hormuz. This is the one the US says Iran has violated by firing on ships not sticking to an IRGC-approved route through the strait. Following the start of the war, in early March, the IRCG closed the Straits to shipping. However, following the signing of the MoU, some ships have stuck to an older route. The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon and other provisions of this paragraph. Iran says the US has violated, first by allowing Israel to continue attacks on Lebanon. Israel says it is targeting strongholds belonging to Hezbollah.
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