The Middle East conflict has now reached the three-month stage, and the endgame remains as uncertain as ever. Rumors that a deal is imminent have been ever present throughout the conflict, but have grown to a crescendo this week. Yet strip away the hyperbole and it’s far from evident that the “MoU” purportedly on the table would result in any meaningful change beyond further solidifying the ceasefire that has been in place since 8 April.
According to Axios reports, the MoU would extend the ceasefire by 60 days and enable the start of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Within this, Iran would gradually permit unrestricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – with no tolls – and remove all mines within 30 days. In turn the US blockade on Iranian ports would be lifted in line with the re-opening of Hormuz. (CONTINUED - 785 WORDS)
