The Iran deal breaks virtually every one of Trump’s promises
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TL;DR
- The U.S. military achieved significant victories against Iran, including the decimation of its navy and air force, destruction of IRGC sites, and bombing of nuclear facilities.
- Despite military dominance, the MOU lifted the naval blockade, allowing Iran's oil exports and unfrozen assets to flow without restrictions.
- Concessions from Iran in the MOU include returning the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war traffic levels and reiterating a commitment to never produce nuclear weapons, both of which are seen as insufficient or non-binding.
- The deal fails to address Iran's ballistic missile program, a key objective of the war, and President Trump's stance on Iran possessing missiles has notably shifted.
- The MOU also overlooks Iran's support for terrorist proxies and fails to restrain groups like Hezbollah, while the U.S. promises significant funds for Iran's 'reconstruction and economic development'.
- Critics argue that the deal's release of funds, even if not directly from U.S. taxpayers, will inevitably support Iran's military infrastructure and proxies, contradicting previous criticisms of the Obama-era deal.