Lobo Institute Co-Founder Mick Mulroy continued his analysis of the U.S.-Iran standoff this week on ABC News, as both sides remained at odds over the Strait of Hormuz and implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding. Lobo Institute Distinguished National Security Fellow and former U.S. Ambassador Michael Ratney also weighed in on the deal’s terms.
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ABC News | June 22, 2026
“US-Iran agreement ‘very fragile,’ analyst says”
Mulroy assessed the fragility of the US-Iran agreement, warning that significant obstacles remain to a durable diplomatic resolution.
ABC News | June 26, 2026
“Strait of Hormuz closed by Iran is ‘unacceptable’: Analyst”
Mulroy stated that Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “unacceptable,” outlining the significant implications for global shipping and U.S. strategic interests in the region.
NewsNation | June 19, 2026
“Ex-US ambassador calls Iran MOU terms ‘pretty stunning’”
Lobo Institute Distinguished National Security Fellow Michael Ratney called the terms of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding “pretty stunning,” noting the agreement does not require Iran to dismantle its ballistic missile program.
