International: US-Iran Peace Deal Signed, But Distrust Persists

Despite reports of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, tensions remain high as both sides continue to exchange warnings and conflicting statements. President Donald Trump warned that if Iran violates the agreement or damages bilateral relations, the U.S. would return to its previous hardline stance. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry stressed that signing an MOU does not erase past grievances or forgive alleged American actions. Reports claiming the U.S. would provide Iran with $300 billion in compensation have been dismissed by Trump as “fake news” and political propaganda. Disagreements also persist over key issues, including sanctions relief, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, oil exports, frozen assets, and Iran’s nuclear programme. Iran insists it will retain control over Hormuz and has indicated that any future arrangement will follow new rules. Media reports about the draft deal suggest several provisions favour Iran, including sanctions relief and access to frozen assets, while the U.S. secures commitments against Iranian nuclear weapons development, leaving the agreement’s long-term stability uncertain.

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