Lobo Institute Co-Founder Mick Mulroy was a leading analyst this week as the United States and Iran moved toward a historic Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland, appearing multiple times on ABC News and in international outlets to assess the deal’s implications.
ABC News | June 16, 2026
“Tactical part of peace deal will ‘likely take weeks,’ analyst says”
Mulroy warned that while a political agreement may be in reach, implementing the tactical components of any US-Iran deal would take considerably longer than the diplomatic framework itself.
ABC News | June 18, 2026
“Analyst on potential spoiler in US-Iran agreement”
Mulroy identified the “biggest sticking point” in ongoing negotiations, cautioning that key unresolved issues could still derail the agreement.
ABC News | June 18, 2026
“Iran deal is ‘big win’ for Iranian regime: Analyst”
Mulroy assessed the diplomatic balance sheet of the emerging deal, arguing the Iranian regime secured significant advantages in the current framework.
Al Arabiya English | June 19, 2026
“Former US defense official on 14-point US-Iran draft deal”
Mulroy provided analysis on the 14-point draft agreement obtained by Al Arabiya English as Washington and Tehran moved toward a formal signing in Switzerland.
ABC News / Modern Ghana | June 20, 2026
“Iran got ‘biggest benefit’ from MOU with US, analyst says”
Mulroy stated the US is “not off to a good start” in its diplomacy with Iran, arguing the Islamic Republic secured the greatest structural benefits from the agreement.
Quiver Quantitative | June 16, 2026
“Wilson and Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to End Child Soldiering in Africa”
Representatives introduced the Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act — legislation closely aligned with Lobo Institute’s ongoing mission to end the use of child soldiers worldwide.
