# 🚨 Iran MoU Is Out: USA Admits Complete Defeat. Trick or Desperation?

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Published: 2026-06-18T17:28:21+00:00
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After a long wait, the US has finally published the text of the MoU that they are intending to sign on Friday in Switzerland. I break down the 14-point plan through which the two sides intend to work toward a final settlement further down the road.Actual MoU Text: https://apnews.com/article/mou-transc... Tehran Times Articles: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/5272... https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/5260... Links:Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com (Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/a... )Merch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shop Donation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donate Timestamps: 00:00:00 Reading the 14-point plan 00:07:49 Iran’s terms and U.S. surrender claim 00:13:00 Reparations, sanctions, and executive power 00:16:10 Nuclear issue and enriched uranium 00:28:00 Security Council route and ratification 00:32:40 Israel, Gulf states, and possible traps 00:36:45 Hormuz, shipping, and control of the strait 00:39:40 Final take: pause, not peace

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