OBB—VERSAILLES IS NOT the most auspicious location, therefore, for Trump to sign the MOU that is supposed to start bringing about an end to the war between the US and Iran – a war that the US and its proxy, Israel, have so far lost – reminding us, as it reminded Arnaud Bertrand earlier today (Bertrand), of what he calls the two other most famous US capitulation agreements: the Paris Peace Accords with Vietnam in 1973 and the Doha Agreement with Afghanistan in 2020. Was French President Macron rubbing his hands in glee at the prospect of a US now free to redirect its attention to assisting Europe’s Quixotic mission to liberate itself from the non-existent threat of Russian invasion as convincingly as Trump has liberated the US from the non-existent threat of an Iranian nuke?

PG—For his World War I service, the French government awarded Bullard the Croix de guerre, Médaille militaire, Croix du combattant volontaire 1914–1918, and Médaille de Verdun, along with several others.[14][18] After his discharge, Bullard returned again to Paris.

BB—Iran now faces either a possible longer pause it will need to race the US in preparations for the next confrontation, or another immediate disruption of any longer-term peace for the continued pseudo-ceasefire it has agreed to with US where it stays just under the threshold of total war with Iran while managing energy prices based on shipping disruptions and the prospect of wider war.

DW—The first point in the agreement—halting military operations on all fronts—is contentious, with Israel vehemently opposing it, interpreting it as limiting its security autonomy. Israel has displayed significant troop movements in southern Lebanon, possibly a tactical redeployment or a phased withdrawal, while Iran and Hezbollah maintain disciplined restraint to avoid escalation. The future of Lebanon and Gaza is pivotal in the negotiations, with implications for the broader “Axis of Resistance.”

DD—Full Episodes On this stream: US government releases text of Iran Deal Memorandum of Understanding, and it spells total capitulation – Trump goes rogue at astounding G7 press conference – MAGA media struggles with disastrous war outcome – and more

DW—The podcast episode, recorded on June 18, 2026, features an in-depth discussion with Professor Richard Wolff regarding a sudden and significant development in U.S.-Iran relations—a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed digitally by then-President Donald Trump and Iranian President Pzkan. While this MOU marks a historic diplomatic moment, Wolff emphasizes its non-binding and conditional nature, framing it as an initial step rather than a peace treaty or decisive resolution. Key immediate consequences include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and resumption of oil exports in the Gulf, benefiting Iran and neighboring states economically.

However, the document is deeply contingent on political developments, especially concerning Israel’s role in the region. For the MOU to fully function, Israeli troops must withdraw from southern Lebanon, and cross-border attacks must cease—a scenario that Wolff contends only the United States can enforce due to its support for Israel.