US Signals No Return to Iran Memorandum Compliance

The US has signaled to mediators in talks with Iran that Washington does not intend to resume compliance with a memorandum of understanding with Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing sources. According to the report, the US administration has repeatedly told mediators it is not in its interest to honor the June agreement. President Donald Trump has lost interest in the memorandum and wants to test a strategy of economic pressure on Iran. Mediators are urging Iran to soften its demands, fearing US withdrawal. Recent visits by Pakistan's army chief and Oman's foreign minister yielded no clear results, while Washington criticized Oman for excessive concessions to Iran.