On 17 June 2026, the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran digitally signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which consists of a 14-point framework aimed at ending the war that erupted on 28 February 2026. This framework outlines a comprehensive peace agreement to be negotiated within 60 days of the MoU, with the possibility of extending this period by mutual consent of the parties involved.

Jordan is in the throes of a highly sensitive phase that is reshaping both its relationship with its surroundings and its domestic makeup. In the context of an ongoing regional escalation, including the fallout from conflicts in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Iran, along with the transformation of Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 and the subsequent reconfiguration of its neighborhood, the Kingdom is facing a persistent test of its ability to maintain its domestic balance and political stability.

Introduction  On June 18, 2026, the United States and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding, dubbed the Islamabad MOU, committing to negotiate a roadmap to end hostilities that had commenced in late February 2026. Over the course of roughly four months, the conflict rippled across the region, exacting significant costs on neighboring states, severely disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, and weighing… Continue reading The 60-Day Test: Fault Lines in the U.S.-Iran Deal