Iranian and Israeli athletes react to memorandum of understanding to end US-Iran war

Jesse Watters discusses Trump's negotiated Iran deal, highlighting immediate successes like lower oil prices and open trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is crippled financially and militarily, facing renewed sanctions if it doesn't comply.

As Americans remain divided on the memorandum of understanding ending the war in Iran, star athletes who represent two of the countries most impacted by the deal have shared their thoughts.

The memorandum establishes a 60-day negotiating period during which the United States and Iran will attempt to reach a more comprehensive deal.

The agreement also includes provisions aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and provides limited sanctions waivers tied to continued negotiations. Several of the most contentious issues, including the long-term future of Iran's nuclear program, are expected to be addressed in subsequent talks.

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Fans of Iran pose with a pre-revolutionary Iranian flag joined with an Israeli flag during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 15, 2026. (Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)

But the current regime in Iran will remain in power for the time being.

Former Iranian youth wrestling champion Sardar Pashaei, who won the Asian Youth Wrestling Championship in 1998 for Iran, expressed disappointment with the current regime's survival.

"Many believed that under President Trump, the Islamic Republic would become history. Instead, it was handed one of the greatest opportunities in its history to survive. The regime gained financial lifelines and political breathing room while millions of Iranians sank deeper into poverty, unemployment, and