Iranian envoy accuses US of violating Pakistan-mediated MoU

In a post on his X account on Saturday, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, accused the United States of violating a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that had been reached after months of mediation by Pakistan. The envoy stated that the MoU was agreed upon with both sides deciding to continue talks within six months. However, he claimed that the United States interpreted the agreement contrary to its terms, took control of parts of the Strait of Hormuz, and launched attacks that damaged infrastructure.

Amiri Moghadam wrote: "After several months of mediation by Pakistan, an MoU of 14 points was reached and it was decided for the talks to be continued in six months. However, the US interpreted the MoU contrary to its terms and gained control over parts of the Strait of Hormuz to obtain what it couldn’t in the battlefield." He added that it was obvious the Iranian side would not accept this arbitrary interpretation, which he said blatantly violated the MoU.

The ambassador further stated that the US has now started a war contrary to the terms of the MoU and international principles, destroying infrastructure. He called on the international community to strongly condemn this aggressive and reckless act.

According to Mehr News Agency, the remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with the Strait of Hormuz being a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. The MoU, mediated by Pakistan, was seen as a potential step toward de-escalation, but the Iranian envoy's accusations suggest a breakdown in the process.