Israel’s defence establishment fears the agreement between the US and Iran preserves a dangerous nuclear status quo while legally stripping Jerusalem of military leverage

For now, the United States and Iran have fundamentally shifted the geopolitical scenario of West Asia by digitally signing a historic, 14-point framework agreement to halt their 100-day war. First revealed in diplomatic circles and confirmed by US Vice President JD Vance, the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) took immediate effect ahead of a formal in-person diplomatic summit scheduled in Geneva, Switzerland. While the Trump administration frames the text as a triumph for regional security, Jerusalem has reacted with sharp alarm and scepticism.

Israeli political and military leaders explicitly doubt Tehran's true intent, arguing that the agreement rewards hostile actions with immense financial relief while tying Israel's hands.

What is the Islamabad MOU and what does it mandate?

According to the official text of the agreement, the Islamabad MOU establishes an "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts," including Lebanon. Mediated heavily by Pakistan and Qatar following intense direct and indirect talks, the framework puts a sudden pause on the conflict that first erupted on February 28.