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What the Iran MOU Is Really All About
American Thinker ^ | 21 Jun, 2026 | Gary Gindler

Posted on 06/21/2026 5:57:04 AM PDT by MtnClimber

It’s not Israel. It’s not even Iran. Look closer to home.

At this point, everyone is familiar with the 14 points of the Memorandum of Understanding between President Trump and remnants of Iran’s power structure. The document appears to use careful, ambiguous diplomatic language, but it actually serves as a raw political instrument. To decipher its true meaning, one must strip away the mannerly phrasing and read it in the plain political lexicon — the language of power, elections, and survival.

Article 1 states that midterm elections in America will take place in November 2026.

Article 2 specifies that they will occur on November 3, 2026.

Article 3 notes that these elections are nearly four months away.

Article 4 calculates the remaining time as approximately 20 weeks.

Articles 5 through 14 continue in the same vein: They emphasize the narrowing window and the need for visible results before voters go to the polls. They manifest the importance of avoiding distractions that could shift media focus. Finally, they raised the requirement that any international agreements produce measurable domestic benefits in time for Election Day.

The document never says these things directly. Instead, it speaks of “regional de-escalation,” “energy market stabilization,” and “confidence-building measures.” Translated into the realpolitik domain, however, every clause points to one overriding objective: securing a conservative majority in Congress on November 3, 2026.

Basically, these articles make the metric explicit. To win those elections, the average price of gasoline across the United States must remain below $4 per gallon — roughly less than $1 per liter. That single number has become the administration’s key performance indicator for the next four months.

(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


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KEYWORDS: democrats; littleyappingdogs

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1 posted on 06/21/2026 5:57:04 AM PDT by MtnClimber
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This is a very serious war with the democRATs. They stole a presidential election, tried to put Trump in prison for the rest of his life and when that failed they trird to kill him numerous times. He is fighting two wars, and this one is the most dangerous.


2 posted on 06/21/2026 5:57:17 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

He is fighting two wars, and this one is the most dangerous.


and we have so many here at the beck and call of the media, nipping at his heels like little dogs.


3 posted on 06/21/2026 6:07:02 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple ((Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere))
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To: MtnClimber

Its all about giving the mullahs anything they ask.


4 posted on 06/21/2026 6:07:03 AM PDT by Freeleesy
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To: Freeleesy

Its all about giving the mullahs anything they ask.


Do you ever get tired of being manipulated by the media?


5 posted on 06/21/2026 6:08:12 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple ((Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere))
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To: MtnClimber

the collectivists are in the wire


6 posted on 06/21/2026 6:08:17 AM PDT by joshua c (collectivism has many names but the result is the same; the state is primary, the citizen is a slave)
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To: MtnClimber

DJT gave the mullahs a Madhi good deal.


7 posted on 06/21/2026 6:18:42 AM PDT by chickenlips (Neuter your politicians)
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To: Freeleesy
It's all about giving the mullahs anything they ask.

Ayatollah Khamenei could not be reached for comment. He got a hellfire up his arse.

8 posted on 06/21/2026 6:26:28 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: PeterPrinciple

“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.”

March 6, 2026


9 posted on 06/21/2026 6:27:21 AM PDT by Miami Rebel (RE)
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To: chickenlips

A MOU is not a deal. It is an agreement to discuss points that both sides indicated they want to negotiate. I think it is just a gesture Where Trump can show that Iran was offered a way to stop the destruction. No one thinks Iran will abide by any deal.


10 posted on 06/21/2026 6:29:42 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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How does one achieve unconditional surrender with an MOU?


11 posted on 06/21/2026 6:32:25 AM PDT by Miami Rebel (RE)
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To: Miami Rebel

How does one achieve unconditional surrender with an MOU?


Look at the whole forest, not just one tree...............


12 posted on 06/21/2026 6:33:28 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple ((Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere))
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To: Miami Rebel

President Trump never said that the goal was unconditional surrender. I would not be opposed.


13 posted on 06/21/2026 6:39:29 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. “MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).” Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Truth Social, March 6, 2026


14 posted on 06/21/2026 6:42:44 AM PDT by Miami Rebel (RE)
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To: Freeleesy

Its all about giving the mullahs anything they ask.
***********
Are you blind?


15 posted on 06/21/2026 6:43:44 AM PDT by yldstrk
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Its critics argue the MOU conceded too much to Iran by unfreezing billions in Iranian assets and lifting economic sanctions before achieving a permanent, finalized deal.

Opponents express concern over the $300 billion so-called reconstruction fund. Though the U.S. is not directly contributing, hawks argue enabling such economic windfalls rewards hostile behavior.

Skeptics suggest the MOU gives up American leverage (like the naval blockade) while only requiring Iran to agree to basic, temporary de-escalation.

Some say Iran is now wielding more power over the US after Israel reassured the US bombing Iran would “weaken” the country.


16 posted on 06/21/2026 6:49:54 AM PDT by Liz (Winston Churchill: “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.”)
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To: yldstrk

In any other war, was raising money for the enemy part of the peace treaty?


17 posted on 06/21/2026 6:50:51 AM PDT by Miami Rebel (RE)
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To: Miami Rebel

+1


18 posted on 06/21/2026 6:59:08 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: PeterPrinciple

Thanks for your posts #3 and #5.

One would have thought that people spending time on a conservative news and discussion forum like this would not be fooled by the media, but alas...


19 posted on 06/21/2026 7:01:21 AM PDT by ScaniaBoy (Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)
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To: Freeleesy

Just stop! 🙄


20 posted on 06/21/2026 7:25:34 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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