Iranian Parliament Demands Cancellation of MoU with the US

JAKARTA - A total of 180 Iranian parliamentarians urged the country's leaders to announce the cancellation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States.

Hundreds of Iranian lawmakers issued a statement calling for retaliatory action, cancellation of the memorandum with the US, the establishment of a special commission to investigate negotiations with the US, the enactment of legislation on the management of the Strait of Hormuz, and comprehensive support for the Iranian armed forces.

On June 18, the US and Iran had signed a memorandum of understanding that regulated the cessation of the conflict that began on February 28. However, on July 8, US forces launched another airstrike against Iran.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the attack was a response to Iran's actions against commercial vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces responded by launching attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.