The still-mysterious Iran deal leaves a LOT of work undone — at best
The editorial notes that the recent memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran remains opaque and leaves many core issues unresolved. It highlights that Tehran has not committed to abandoning its nuclear program or support for groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas, and that the agreement may include a large reconstruction fund from Gulf states. The piece also raises concerns about the strategic implications for the Strait of Hormuz and the limited involvement of senior U.S. officials.
- ▪Tehran has agreed only to continue talks, not to relinquish its nuclear activities or backing of Hezbollah and Hamas.
- ▪The United States claims the talks will address the destruction of enriched uranium, but the full text of the MOU has not been released.
- ▪Iran is said to have secured U.S. recognition of Iranian-Omani sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, potentially allowing it to close the waterway at will.
- ▪A proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund from Gulf Arab states could be transferred before Iran fulfills nuclear concessions, raising concerns about enforcement.
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Opinion editorial The still-mysterious Iran deal leaves a LOT of work undone — at best By Post Editorial Board Published June 15, 2026, 8:55 p.m. ET Tehran hasn't actually agreed to give up its nuclear program or its support of terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas -- but only to talk about it all some more. AFP via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Aside from the vast damage the war did to Iran’s military assets and the deaths of so many of the ruling cabal, this Memorandum of Understanding seems to leave things right back where they were before the bombs started dropping.
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