Some in the United States may believe Vice President JD Vance’s claims that the memorandum of understanding with the Iranian regime can bring about a true regional peace. However, throughout the Middle East, it is seen as a failure of will on the part of President Donald Trump and a complete surrender to the Iranian regime’s demands. Nor do many in the region believe that, having been given the money and sanctions relief they wanted up front, Iran will change its behavior 60 days down the road.

Likewise, the administration’s contention that Iran will be judged on its adherence to the agreement is unconvincing, as Iran has not agreed to anything concrete other than the lifting of U.S. sanctions, resumption of its oil exports, unfreezing of Iranian assets, $300 billion in additional aid, and future Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz.