The US–Iran memorandum of understanding nods to international law. Can that be taken seriously? (opens in new tab)

The US–Iran memorandum of understanding nods to international law. Can that be taken seriously? Expert comment jon.wallace 19 June 2026 The memorandum restores the prohibition on the use of force, seeks a binding resolution at the UN to endorse a ‘final deal,’ and relies on multilateral institutions to implement it. But are the US and Iran really returning to compliance with international law? Making peace is more difficult than starting wars. President Donald Trump has found this to be painf...