Prof. John Mearsheimer delivers a sharp breakdown of why Iranian hardliners opposed the Memorandum of Understanding—and why events have vindicated them.
“I think the hardliners have been proved correct.”
From Tehran’s perspective, the U.S. and partners failed on three core commitments: control of the Strait of Hormuz, unrestricted oil sales, and Israel’s operations in southern Lebanon.
“There are elements in the memorandum of understanding where the Iranians believe that the United States has not lived up to its part of the bargain.”
“The United States has now reneged on that element of the agreement.”
This has major implications for U.S. strategy, Iran war risks, and the future of Middle East conflict.
