Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news

Iran’s president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the optimal path for the nation to move beyond its current stalled situation, emphasizing that it benefits national interest and economy. In related security news, an Iranian security chief warned neighboring countries against joining efforts to sanction Tehran, promising seismic retaliation targeting oil-shipping routes if they support economic pressure.