DeLauro Responds to President Trump’s Declaring Memorandum of Understanding between United States and Iran “Over”

July 8, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, responded to President Trump’s assertion that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – the deal his administration struck with Iran to end the ongoing war – was over. “There was no reason this war should have started. While Americans struggled with the high cost of groceries, rent and other basics, President Trump launched a war of choice with no clear goals and no off-ramp to ending the conflict. Iran is also doing little to advance peace, as they continue to violate the MOU by attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “This is a mess of President Trump’s own making. Instead of showing leadership and working hard to end the conflict that he created himself, he is now seemingly throwing up his hands and giving up. His inaction will only prolong conflict in the region, further threatening the lives of American service members and innocent civilians while keeping costs high because of an unending war that no one asked for. It must end. President Trump is responsible for bringing this conflict to a close.” ### Issues : National Security