US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's decision to withdraw from a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries, saying he "couldn't care less" about Tehran's move. His remarks came after Iran announced that it would no longer follow the agreement signed with Washington last month, amid renewed tensions over military actions and disputes surrounding the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Speaking during a brief phone interview with US cable network NewsNation, Trump was asked about Iran's decision to abandon the agreement.

"I couldn't care less," he said, while reiterating that Washington's primary objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The US president maintained that his administration would continue taking steps to ensure Tehran does not develop nuclear capabilities. The MoU had been signed between Washington and Tehran in June with the aim of reducing hostilities and creating a framework to end the confrontation between the two countries.  The agreement included measures intended to ease military tensions, halt certain restrictions and reopen dialogue.

However, disputes over control and security arrangements involving the Strait of Hormuz contributed to the collapse of the understanding. According to reports, tensions escalated after renewed military exchanges between the two sides. The United States resumed strikes on Iranian targets following an attack that killed two American soldiers in Jordan, with Trump describing their deaths as a "very sad thing".  The US president again warned that Iran would not be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon. Iran has responded by warning that it would take strong action against any further military operations.

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Senior Iranian commander Ali Abdullahi said the country's armed forces would respond decisively to what he described as any "aggression or barbarism". Tehran has repeatedly stated that it considers military pressure against Iran unacceptable and has vowed to defend its interests. The latest escalation has also affected security concerns across the wider region. Reports indicated that the US consulate in Erbil activated its air defence systems following drone attacks, while Kuwait's state-owned oil company reported that one of its major facilities was targeted in an Iranian attack. The developments have increased fears of a broader conflict involving regional allies and critical energy infrastructure.

The ceasefire arrangement between Washington and Tehran effectively collapsed after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in early July. The United States responded with strikes on Iranian military positions, following which Iran launched missile and drone attacks against US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan, according to reports. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most important shipping routes, with a significant portion of global energy supplies passing through the waterway.

Any prolonged disruption in the region could affect international oil markets and increase economic uncertainty worldwide. The June MoU, which contained 14 points, had sought to reduce military confrontation, ease restrictions and restore stability around the strategic waterway. However, the agreement has now fallen apart following accusations of attacks and retaliatory military actions by both sides. With Washington and Tehran taking increasingly hostile positions, concerns remain over whether diplomatic efforts can prevent further escalation in the region.

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