Iran suspends MOU after 50 killed, 500 injured in US strikes

Iran suspends MOU with Washington after 50 killed, 500 injured in US strikes this month 18 July, 2026 Last Update18 July, 2026 17:27 PM Hello, and welcome to our continuing coverage of events in the Middle East. Here is the latest: Iran suspends MoU: Tehran said it had halted its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding signed in June, accusing Washington of violations. US-Iran fighting escalates: Both sides exchanged fresh strikes as the conflict entered another day, with tensions spreading across the Gulf. Gulf disruption: Kuwait Airways rescheduled flights after air traffic was temporarily suspended following attacks, while Iran said it targeted US-linked facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. Regional strikes: Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles, while Bahrain reported air defence activity and air raid sirens amid heightened tensions. Lebanon developments: President Joseph Aoun travelled to Washington for talks with Donald Trump, hoping to advance the Lebanon-Israel framework in the US capital amid mounting complications over its implementation, with Israel refusing to withdraw. Related Articles