Iran suspends Islamabad MoU with Washington citing US violations

Iran announced on Saturday that it had suspended all commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Washington, citing alleged violations by the United States and ongoing military exchanges. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Washington had violated all its obligations under the Pakistan-mediated agreement, which was signed in June to end hostilities and included provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and beginning a de-escalation.

Gharibabadi, who also heads Iran's technical negotiating team, indicated that Tehran was now 'busy defending the country.' Iranian officials had previously warned that continued attacks could jeopardize the deal. The announcement comes amid an intensifying conflict, with Iran's health ministry reporting at least 50 deaths and over 500 injuries from US attacks since July 6. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also issued a warning to countries hosting US forces.

Overnight strikes damaged a desalination facility in Iran, impacting water supplies for approximately 10,000 people, suggesting the conflict has entered a new phase. Bahraini authorities sounded air raid sirens, and Kuwaiti forces reported intercepting missiles and drones.