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Iranian lawmakers issue a statement declaring end of US MoU

A majority of 180 members of Iran’s 290-strong parliament have issued a statement on Tuesday to end the interim memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran in favour of “pursuing revenge”.

The statement also called for the passing of new legislation to manage the Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s terms and upgrading its defence doctrine.

This comes after Trump announced the agreement over, launching a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran and establishing their own blockade over the strait.

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