Iran War

[The Minsky Moment]

Now we know why the US was wanted to suppress release of the MoU text for as long as possible.

[Grey Fox]

Netanyahu overplayed his hands and now Trump is screwing him over.

Classic Trump at work.

[The Minsky Moment]

The United States of America further undertakes to remove its forces from the proximity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.

Iran dictates regional deployments to the global "superpower"
What a humiliation.

[The Minsky Moment]

the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only

The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz. During these discussions as to future sovereign control over this critical international waterway, the United States will be standing alone by itself uselessly, dunce cap on head, and holding its microdick in its hand

And compare:

The United States of America undertakes to terminate all types of sanctions . . .

and

The United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran

and

he United States of America . . . will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.

with

The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpiled enriched material pursuant to a mechanism that will be mutually agreed

and

The Islamic Republic of Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program,

For once, the pre-release leaks didn't do full justice to the complete and utter humiliation of the United States.

[Duque de Bragança]

The United States of America further undertakes to remove its forces from the proximity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.

Iran dictates regional deployments to the global "superpower"
What a humiliation.

Does the US have to withdraw whatever is in Turkey as well?
e.g Incirlik base.

[HisMajestyBOB]

Also the reflecting pool on the National Mall is now green in honor of Islam. 

[Razgovory]

I read the MoU.  This is astounding.  We are paying 300 billion in reparations and may be retreating from the region. 



Before 2029 Taiwan will be held by the communists.

[The Minsky Moment]

Serious historical question: Is this the most disadvantageous diplomatic deal ever agreed in American history?  The Paris Peace Accords didn't end well but the provisions on paper weren't so bad (had they been enforced). Maybe the sellout of Poland at Potsdam? The ultra-nationalists would point to the Panama Canal treaties, I suppose.

I'm struggling to find a historical precedent.  I think you have to go back to the period where America was paying tribute to the Barbary pirates.

[HisMajestyBOB]

Within two weeks half the country will be calling it the greatest victory in our country's history.

[Richard Hakluyt]

Nobody else could open the Straits of Hormuz as quickly 

I'm laughing because I find it preferable to crying.

[HVC]

Americas Russo-Japanese war?

[mongers]

the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only

The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz. During these discussions as to future sovereign control over this critical international waterway, the United States will be standing alone by itself uselessly, dunce cap on head, and holding its microdick in its hand

...snip...

JR, you might want to check your source, as you appear to be quoting from an Onion piece.

[Richard Hakluyt]

If this happened in a Paradox game the community would go berserk complaining about bugs and unrealistic outcomes, "game has been shit ever since the Trump DLC came out" 

[crazy canuck]

No way the US would scrap a perfectly good agreement and then go to war to get this.  Whoever coded this event should be fired

[HVC]

Its all Obamas fault. If he had made a better deal trump wouldn't have had to get involved