TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD (MNN); Iran has announced the suspension of its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States, accusing Washington of failing to honour the agreement brokered through Pakistan and violating its obligations under the framework.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran had halted implementation of the Islamabad MoU after what he described as repeated breaches of the agreement by the United States.
According to Iranian media, Gharibabadi stated that Washington had failed to fulfil all of its commitments under the memorandum, leaving Iran with no option but to suspend its own obligations.
“The United States suspended all of its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Therefore, Iran has also suspended its commitments and is no longer implementing the agreement,” Gharibabadi said, adding that the country’s immediate priority was safeguarding its national security and defending its sovereignty.
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was signed on June 17, 2026, following mediation efforts led by Pakistan aimed at reducing tensions between Tehran and Washington after weeks of military confrontation in the region.
The agreement established a 60-day framework for confidence-building measures, de-escalation and negotiations between the two countries. It was widely viewed as a significant diplomatic achievement for Pakistan, which played a central role in bringing both sides to the negotiating table.
However, the agreement has faced increasing pressure in recent weeks amid renewed regional tensions. The United States reimposed restrictions on Iranian oil exports, while disagreements over security in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional developments further strained relations between the two sides.
Iranian officials maintain that Washington’s actions effectively undermined the agreement and left the framework without practical value. Tehran has repeatedly accused the United States of failing to honour diplomatic commitments and violating previous understandings reached between the two countries.
Despite suspending implementation of the memorandum, Iranian officials have not formally announced a complete withdrawal from the agreement, leaving open the possibility of future diplomatic engagement should conditions change.
The suspension of the Islamabad MoU represents a setback for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, as Islamabad had sought to facilitate dialogue and reduce tensions between Iran and the United States at a time of heightened instability in the Middle East.
Analysts believe the latest development could further complicate regional diplomacy and increase uncertainty over future negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Pakistan has not yet issued an official response to Iran’s announcement. Observers say Islamabad is expected to continue encouraging dialogue and peaceful engagement to prevent further escalation in the region.
