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LogDog75

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66. The MOU is mainly saying they will talk
Wed Jun 17, 2026, 02:04 PM
22 hrs ago

Almost everything rests on the signing of the MOU and once that's done both sides will begin the real negotiations.
The first point is both Iran and the U.S. and its allies will permanently end the war on all fronts including Lebanon. That's good.

The second point is both Iran and the U.S. will not interfere in each other's internal affairs. Anyone really think that will happen. Iran will continue to use bots to spread false propaganda within the U.S. to divide us and the U.S. will continue to foment dissent in Iran.

Third point is both parties will reach a final agreement within 60 days but the MOU is extendable by mutual agreement for up to 60 days. IOWs, we'll continue to talk.

Points 4 & 5 mainly state sea traffic in the Sea of Oman (Strait of Hormuz) will be restored to it's prewar levels and the U.S. will withdraw all its forces from the region. Nothing about prohibiting Iran from charging tolls or fees on shipping traffice.

The rest of the points are mainly talking about talking about other points with nothing really set is stone.

Basically, it seems to me this MOU is a face-saving method to stop fighting by saying they're going to talk about the situation. I'm not going to get excited or worked up about this MOU other to say it appears Iran is holding all the cards.

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It's insane Johnny2X2X Yesterday #1
Appreciations (and) wyn borkins Yesterday #5
Trump surrendered. sop 16 hrs ago #76
I like "The Islamic Republic of Iran REITERATES that it will never produce nuclear weapons" Prairie Gates Yesterday #11
Yes, total victory for Iran, far better than Obama's deal. As I posted elsewhere, one meme sums it up... thesquanderer Yesterday #28
IANAL but I read a lot of contracts. This feels like the first draft was written by the Iranians. CincyDem Yesterday #2
Or maybe written by Putin. (n/t) thesquanderer Yesterday #33
An absolute complete capitulation. Unbelievable! boston bean Yesterday #3
Remember how big a sticking point the sanctions were in Obama's deal Johnny2X2X Yesterday #7
It wasn't Obama's deal, stop laying the JPCOA solely on him gab13by13 Yesterday #14
Either way Johnny2X2X Yesterday #16
Why always 14 points and will the Senate reject them as they did for Woodrow Wilson? Ponietz Yesterday #4
WTAF!!! Phoenix61 Yesterday #6
Simply stunning Johnny2X2X Yesterday #9
How can the US speak for the UNSC and the IAEA? maxsolomon 21 hrs ago #68
This is not good for Israel, and it is Netanyahu's own fault. everyonematters Yesterday #8
The Iran hawks are going to lose their minds Prairie Gates Yesterday #10
It's so bad it's embarrassing Johnny2X2X Yesterday #12
The Iranians were right to seek it Prairie Gates Yesterday #21
Trump met none of his prewar objectives, and he is providing enormous financial concessions to Tehran. sop 16 hrs ago #78
I read #1 and quit reading the rest gab13by13 Yesterday #13
Trump talking out his ass again Johnny2X2X Yesterday #15
The ONLY reason the U.S. agreed to this completely one-sided MOU YodaMom2 Yesterday #57
Probably true Johnny2X2X 23 hrs ago #61
When Iran says USA, does it include Isreal? Those bombs say USA on them. dem4decades Yesterday #37
Hello, gab13by13 Yesterday #17
Yeah, who is going to pay Farmer-Rick Yesterday #31
Lokk in the mirror, it's you and me. dem4decades Yesterday #39
Exactly Farmer-Rick Yesterday #46
the 300b is "financing". maxsolomon 21 hrs ago #70
So it's a loan to be forgiven Farmer-Rick 1 hr ago #83
Here's a link to the full text: EarlG Yesterday #18
I guarantee that Iran isn't going to allow ships to pass through Hormuz without its permission. gab13by13 Yesterday #19
Tells me Iran was dug in and ready to continue as is indefinitely Johnny2X2X Yesterday #20
Bingo, gab13by13 Yesterday #25
Heads I win, tails you lose. jeffreyi Yesterday #22
I think it's so bad because Trump wants to punish the world Johnny2X2X Yesterday #24
IMO, this agreement to negotiate later gab13by13 Yesterday #23
Not even sure that will work Johnny2X2X Yesterday #26
What are the specifics people want added? Orangenero Yesterday #27
Inspectors for 1 Johnny2X2X Yesterday #29
The very 1st point, the ending of the war in Lebanon gab13by13 Yesterday #32
Could be something to that Johnny2X2X Yesterday #36
The Gulf States were big losers also gab13by13 Yesterday #30
I wonder if Qatar will ask for the return of their oversized jet? RainCaster Yesterday #35
This is the most flaccid agreement I've ever seen RainCaster Yesterday #34
The ONLY white flag in this, belongs to the US! 70sEraVet Yesterday #38
To summarize: SamuelAdams Yesterday #40
Yeah and whats this "Investing in Iran" BS I keep reading? Trump going to build hotels there Bengus81 Yesterday #42
Sanctions relief includes 24 billion dollars of frozen Iranian money gab13by13 Yesterday #44
Getting a load of shrink wrap ready for those pallets of CASH Trump? Bengus81 Yesterday #41
'Produce' is not the same as 'Buy', 'Acquire', 'Trade for' Scalded Nun Yesterday #43
Seems like a good deal for Iran Deminpenn Yesterday #58
Nowhere is an inspection regime mentioned... appmanga Yesterday #45
I cant see Congress agreeing to 300 billion Johonny Yesterday #47
Is this a joke? This has to be a joke.... Ol Janx Spirit Yesterday #48
It may be built to fail Johnny2X2X Yesterday #49
That's entirely plausible--and Occam's Razor would also say yes.... Ol Janx Spirit Yesterday #53
Point 1... Bibi says no and continues to bomb Lebanon mountain grammy Yesterday #50
And one of Iran's strategic moves comes to fruition... paleotn Yesterday #55
Netanyahu's forces in Lebanon are getting so lit up by the fiber optic drones Prairie Gates Yesterday #59
I hope so.. mountain grammy 23 hrs ago #60
Israel is not a signatory to this, even though they were one of the parties that launched the war. Nevertheless... Martin Eden Yesterday #51
Yeah Johnny2X2X Yesterday #52
Art of the Deal? More like a Squeal. Martin Eden Yesterday #54
Slightly conditional surrender to Iran Progressive dog Yesterday #56
You remember Trump's demand for unconditional surrender? Sure looks like conditions apply. tclambert 23 hrs ago #62
Point #1 will be violated by Netanyahu within the week by attacking Lebanon. Just watch. Wednesdays 23 hrs ago #63
donnie, the toddler, got his ass handed to him. republianmushroom 23 hrs ago #64
Where's the part that says Iran gives Trump a trophy for most bestest peacemaker? tclambert 23 hrs ago #65
Totally nailed down that coveted Islamic Republican Guard Peace Prize Johnny2X2X 21 hrs ago #67
The MOU is mainly saying they will talk LogDog75 22 hrs ago #66
LOL, the administration panicked and released the exact same 14 points with a few sentences added to try to make it look Johnny2X2X 21 hrs ago #69
But it's actually worse! Johnny2X2X 21 hrs ago #71
This will be scuttled before it's signed. cab67 19 hrs ago #72
AI analysis- Obama deal vs Trump deal TalenaGor 19 hrs ago #73
I never want to hear again... COL Mustard 16 hrs ago #74
Probably $450B Johnny2X2X 16 hrs ago #75
Standard contract "shall" language is missing. Who wrote #4? underpants 16 hrs ago #77
TRUMP LOST WE PAY JoihInMableton 14 hrs ago #79
TRUMP WON WE PAY JoihInMableton 13 hrs ago #80
"while ensuring financing of at least $300 billion" BlueWaveNeverEnd 13 hrs ago #81
And He Signed It at the Palace of Versailles, no less. James48 13 hrs ago #82
Would this include Kuwait and Iraq? kentuck 1 hr ago #84
Relax... Johnny2X2X 1 hr ago #85
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