Summary
- Iran has formally accused the United States of violating the Pakistan-mediated Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), escalating diplomatic tensions by urging the United Nations to intervene over what Tehran described as repeated breaches of the ceasefire agreement and international law.
- In a strongly worded letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the UN Security Council, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, alleged that Washington had failed to uphold its commitments under the Islamabad MoU, which was negotiated to halt months of military confrontation between Iran and the United States.
- He further stated that Iran had repeatedly informed international mediators about the alleged violations but claimed that the United States continued to intensify what Tehran described as unlawful actions instead of honoring the agreement.
Iran has formally accused the United States of violating the Pakistan-mediated Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), escalating diplomatic tensions by urging the United Nations to intervene over what Tehran described as repeated breaches of the ceasefire agreement and international law.
In a strongly worded letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the UN Security Council, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, alleged that Washington had failed to uphold its commitments under the Islamabad MoU, which was negotiated to halt months of military confrontation between Iran and the United States.
According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, Iravani claimed that the US began violating the agreement almost immediately after it was signed and has continued actions that undermine its core objectives.
The Iranian envoy alleged that recent US military strikes inside Iranian territory, the revocation of licenses permitting Iranian oil exports, the creation of an alternative maritime trade route through the Strait of Hormuz, and continued American support for Israeli military operations in Lebanon all constitute serious violations of the agreement.
“These deliberate, calculated, and sustained actions represent a grave threat to international peace and security,” Iravani said in the letter, accusing Washington of disregarding its international legal obligations.
He further stated that Iran had repeatedly informed international mediators about the alleged violations but claimed that the United States continued to intensify what Tehran described as unlawful actions instead of honoring the agreement.
Referring to the conflict that erupted on February 28, Iravani characterized the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran as an “unprovoked act of aggression” carried out in violation of the UN Charter. He also accused both countries of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict.
Iran called on the UN Security Council to take “immediate, effective and decisive measures” to compel the United States to halt what it described as ongoing unlawful actions against the Islamic Republic.
The latest diplomatic exchange comes as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise despite the Pakistan-brokered memorandum intended to pave the way for a lasting peace settlement. The strategically vital waterway remains a focal point of global concern due to its importance for international energy supplies.
While Iran has pressed the United Nations for action, the United States has not yet issued an official response to the latest allegations, leaving uncertainty over the future of the fragile peace agreement and regional stability.
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