Iran, US, Israel: Memorandum of misunderstanding? (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran-US diplomacy faces challenges due to Israeli actions in Lebanon and US failure to control them, with slim chances for progress beyond a memorandum of understanding, according to Jeremy Scahill.

• Chances for Iran-US progress are slim according to Jeremy Scahill
• Israeli actions in Lebanon may hinder Iran-US diplomacy
• US failure to control Israel's actions affects Iranian trust
• Memorandum of understanding is seen as insufficient for Iran-US talks