Pakistan, July 18 -- Iran has suspended implementation of its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. The announcement marks a further escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington. Iranian officials blamed repeated US violations of the agreement.

According to Iranian media, Gharibabadi said the United States had continued to breach its commitments and took hostile actions during negotiations. He said these actions undermined confidence in the diplomatic process and prompted Iran's decision to halt implementation of the memorandum.

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