Trump Abandons Iran Deal Three Weeks After Claiming Victory

On July 9, Trump said he considers the memorandum of understanding with Iran "over." The White House had hailed the agreement as a diplomatic win on June 19. The announcement comes as US forces struck 170 Iranian targets in 48 hours and Iran retaliated against Gulf bases. Both sides now operate without a framework either had presented as progress, escalating military exchanges without diplomatic footing.