# U.S.-Iran tensions return: is the MoU already failing?

An episode of [In Focus by The Hindu](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1494440867), 4 Jul 2026, 30 min.

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The United States and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to halt fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease the naval blockade, and reduce tensions in the Gulf. But within weeks, the agreement is facing conflicting interpretations, new security incidents, and growing uncertainty. Guest: Raja Karthikeya, Head of West Asia studies, Takshashila Institution Host: Smriti Sudesh Producer: Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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