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U.S.-Iran Peace Deadline Passes with No Agreement

Iran warned it could shift to a fully offensive posture as a 60-day peace deadline expired and a vessel attack killed one crew member, Reuters said.

  • On Monday, the 60-day deadline for a U.S.-Iran peace deal expired without a breakthrough, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten U.S. ally Oman for its separate negotiations with Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Brokered by Pakistan, the June Memorandum of Understanding intended to end hostilities and reopen the Strait, but collapsed as both sides accused the other of violations.
  • Tuesday, a vessel leaving the Strait was struck by an unknown projectile, damaging the engine room and killing one crew member, according to maritime authorities.
  • In a Fox News interview, Trump stated he is "not in a hurry" to secure a deal, while a Tehran official warned Iran is shifting its policy to "fully offensive" and prepared to escalate regional tensions.
  • Disrupted shipping through the Persian Gulf continues to affect energy markets, as the United States considers further economic pressure or military options to resolve the war.
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ussanews.com broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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