Ep. 2448 - The Iran MOU’s Bad. It’s Not The End of The Story.

June 18, 2026

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The Iran MOU: A Bad Deal That Probably Won't Become One

President Trump just signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran that looks terrible on paper—but Ben Shapiro argues it's not the end of the story, and likely won't become one. The real question is whether the MOU is a temporary stopgap or a framework for a permanent deal that would reverse the military gains America achieved during the war.

Why Trump Signed It

The president's motivation is straightforward: the midterm elections are approaching, and he's worried about the economy. Shapiro points to Trump's own comments defending the MOU, where the president said "every time we talked about the possibility of peace, the stock market shot up like a rocket ship" and that continuing military action "could have caused an international depression." Shapiro disagrees with this assessment—he thinks the economic shock would have been temporary and the war could have ended the Iranian regime entirely—but acknowledges this is Trump being a pragmatist. The president chose lower oil prices and market stability over finishing the military campaign, believing that a strong economy helps Republicans hold Congress.

What the MOU Actually Says

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What you'll learn

1 (04:05) **Introduction to the Iran MOU** - Ben introduces the topic, stating the MOU is bad but not the end of the story, framing it as a pragmatic move by President Trump.
2 (04:46) **The Military Success and the MOU Problem** - Ben outlines the successful military campaign against Iran and contrasts it with the problematic MOU signed by President Trump.
3 (05:34) **Why Trump Signed the MOU** - Analysis of President Trump's economic motivations for signing the MOU, including concerns about the stock market and midterm elections.
4 (08:44) **Post-Midterms Enforcement Threats** - Discussion of President Trump’s threats to bomb Iran if they violate the agreement, and the lack of enforceable terms in the MOU.
5 (10:44) **The "Hudaybiyyah" Comparison** - A reporter asks about the historical Islamic treaty of Hudaybiyyah, and the Vice President’s response regarding trust and action over written words.
6 (12:42) **The Optics of the MOU** - Ben argues the MOU is a mistake due to poor optics, making America look weak after a decisive military victory.
7 (14:46) **Iranian Celebration of the Deal** - Coverage of Iranian leaders celebrating the MOU as a diplomatic victory, contrasting with their military defeat.

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Show Notes

President Trump’s Memorandum of Understanding with Iran isn’t a final deal… and that’s a good thing; we’ll discuss why Trump cut the MOU for real, and what’s likely to come next; and Russia bombs a Ukrainian church to the deafening silence of the Woke Right.

Ep. 2448

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