ISLAMABAD MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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IN-DEPTH
Trump’s Iran gamble turns into a search for an exit
Out of arrogance and ignorance Donald Trump boasted that Iran would collapse in days and be forced to beg for a deal on American terms, but war is not decided by campaign rallies or imperialist arrogance.
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PERSIAN GULF
Threat, ultimatum, retreat: Why Trump’s bellicose rhetoric against Iran always ends in backtracking
Despite repeatedly issuing maximalist military ultimatums against Iran, US President Donald Trump has always retreated at the last moment when met with Iranian resilience, a pattern that has undermined American credibility and demonstrated the effectiveness of Tehran's strategic deterrence.
IN-DEPTH
US non-adherence to commitments
The MoU involved the US lifting its naval blockade and easing restrictions on Iranian oil exports, in exchange for Iran maintaining commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. However, within weeks, the US reinstated sanctions and launched military strikes, leading to renewed tensions.
CONVERSATIONS
US violations of MoU not surprising; war against Iran to spell end of US imperialism: Activist
US conduct after signing the Islamabad MoU with Iran shows diplomatic contempt, and this war will ultimately spell the end of American imperialism in the region.
POLITICS
Iran air defense downs multiple enemy drones, cruise missile
The Army's Air Defense Force, operating under the unified national air defense network, shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone in the western region of the country on Sunday.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 17:00 GMT on July 18, 2026.
POLITICS
US launches fresh wave of deadly strikes on Iran, targets bridges, railway, airports
The attacks occurred while vehicles were crossing the bridges, causing them to be thrown off the structures.
INTERVIEWS
US aggression against Iran blatant violation of law, MoU: Iran FM spox
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says that the US aggression against Iran is a blatant violation of international law and the MoU.
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