Iran Accuses US of Violating Nuclear Deal as Foreign Minister Araghchi Defends Tehrans Compliance

BREAKING: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi released a statement on X highlighting Irans adherence to the MoU, while pointing out the US's violations of the agreement. More on https://t.co/5H0QqpggO4 https://t.co/UMydQ5Svnb News Analysis & Summary In a strongly worded statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that Iran has fully adhered to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) widely believed to refer to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) while directly accusing the United States of multiple violations. Araghchis remarks come amid ongoing tensions over the nuclear file, with Iran facing renewed international pressure and sanctions. The statement highlights a familiar pattern: Iran insists on its own compliance while pointing to the USs unilateral withdrawal from the deal in 2018 under President Trump, as well as the subsequent reimposition of crippling sanctions, as clear breaches of the agreement. Araghchi did not specify which specific violations he was referencing, but the implication is that Washington has not lived up to its commitments to lift sanctions and allow Iran economic relief. \ \ From my perspective, this is a carefully calibrated move by Tehran to shift the narrative. By framing the issue as one of US non-compliance, Iran hopes to gain leverage in any future negotiations. However, it also risks being seen as deflecting from its own advancements in uranium enrichment, which have exceeded JCPOA limits. The truth is that both sides have violated the spirit and letter of the deal since 2018, but the USs initial withdrawal was the catalyst. If diplomacy is to succeed, both parties must acknowledge their respective failures. Otherwise, this cycle of accusation will only deepen the stalemate, leaving the region and the world less secure. Source: @AJENews on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 33,137 Likes: 212 Comments: 22 Shares: 68 Published: July 11, 2026, 2:43 am