WANA (Jun 25) – Following intense negotiations in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a tentative ceasefire has paused the recent armed conflict in West Asia. While Washington positions the agreement as a significant foreign policy breakthrough, the clauses of the MoU entirely says something else.

 

1. Nuclear Inspections & Negotiations

 

The Zurich Claims: Following negotiations in Zurich, Donald Trump and JD Vance claimed that Iran had agreed to unlimited inspections of its nuclear facilities.

 

The Reality of the Texts: This claim is a fabrication driven by the United States’ desperate need to showcase a success. In reality, there is not a single word, clause, or mention regarding inspections in the Iran-U.S. negotiation texts or agreement.

 

Current Inspection Status: Inspections of Iranian facilities were halted after the 12-day war, and this status quo will remain unchanged.

 

2. Security and Control of the Strait of Hormuz

 

Operational Control: Iran is implementing the agreement with the United States strictly within its own framework, ensuring that transit control over the Strait of Hormuz remains firmly in Iranian hands.

 

Transit Rules & Fees: Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the U.S., transit through the Strait will be free of charge for the next 60 days. However, all other protocols—including route designation and the strict requirement that vessels pose no threat to Iran—remain fully in effect.

 

Financial Arrangements: Oman has agreed to establish a service-sales system in the Strait, allowing Iran to generate revenue from it.

 

Countering U.S. Corridors: While the United States is attempting to establish a “Southern Corridor” in the Strait, Iran will not permit this action to take place.

 

Enforcement and Red Lines: According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) statement, safety is only guaranteed for vessels traveling through the Iran-designated route. Should the United States violate these terms, the Strait will be closed once again.