A deal with Iran has apparently been signed. But nobody has actually read it. American and Iranian officials are making contradictory claims, leaked copies keep surfacing, and Israel was not even part of the negotiations.

So what is actually in this Iran MOU, and should Christians who care about Israel be concerned?

In this episode of Passages Pulse, Josiah and Olivia break down everything we know about the Iran memorandum of understanding, what it means for Israel, and what it was actually like being on the ground in Israel with students in the middle of all of this.

We unpack:

📄 What an MOU actually is and how it differs from a permanent deal

⚠️ Why Israel has not seen the agreement and what that means

🇮🇷 Whether Iran can actually be trusted to follow through

🤔 Whether the Trump administration is being naive or strategic

🇮🇱 What Israelis on the ground are actually saying about the war right now

✈️ Why Israelis just want their airport back and what that tells us about the mood there

🙏 What it was like bringing students to Israel in the middle of all of this

Disclaimer: Individual views expressed in this episode are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Passages.

Passages exists to build a community of Christians who are informed, engaged, and connected to Israel and the Jewish people. Learn more at www.passagesisrael.org and follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Reflections on Israel

02:26 Experiencing Israel with Students

05:11 Personal Highlights from the Trip

08:30 Learning and Growth Through Student Experiences

11:37 Observations on Israeli Society and Community

14:57 The Impact of Ongoing Conflict on Daily Life

17:45 The Current State of U.S.-Israel Relations

19:43 Understanding the Iran Deal and Its Implications

25:36 Reactions to the Iran MOU and Future Concerns