President Trump Asked About Current Progress of the Deal to End the Iran War
Talks remain stalled over control of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran demands a U.S. withdrawal and sanctions relief, with traffic still far below prewar levels.
- On Monday, August 17, 2026, the 60-day deadline for a final peace agreement between the United States and Iran expired without resolution. President Donald Trump signed the initial Memorandum of Understanding at Versailles in June to end the war.
- The interim agreement collapsed weeks later as both sides accused each other of violations, halting military operations only briefly. The United States responded by striking Iran, which retaliated against Arab nations hosting American forces, effectively nullifying the June deal.
- President Trump rejected Iran's demands for reparations and blockade lifting, banking on economic pressure to force compliance. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains a fraction of pre-war levels as Iran asserts control over the critical waterway.
- Pakistan, which brokered the June deal, expressed hope for a deadline extension despite the expiration. Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said, "We are not closing the chapter," signaling continued mediation efforts.
- Iran-Backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are attacking Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening critical trade routes. This escalation risks broader global economic instability and potential domestic political consequences ahead of U.S. congressional elections.
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US-Iran peace deal misses 60-day deadline
The deal that US President Donald Trump signed at Versailles in June set an ambitious 60-day deadline for ending the war with Iran and reaching an accord on its nuclear programme. The deadline was yesterday, and the two sides are further apart than they were then. Talks, such as they are, have focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade on Iran, both of which were supposed to have happened under the interim deal. There ha…
The 60-Day Deadline for an Iran Peace Deal Is Expiring: Here's Where Things Stand
It called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened but gave Iran a vaguely defined role in facilitating traffic, leaving open the possibility it could charge fees after the 60-day deadline. Iran has seized on that clause to claim control over the waterway.
NEWS HEADLINES: 60-day window established under U.S.-Iran MoU expires without final peace agreement or resolution – One America News Network
(L) An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) / (R) An American flag rests on July 4, 2026 in Sausalito, California. (Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images) OAN Staff Addie Davis and Brooke Mallory1:50 PM – Monday, August 17, 2026 The 60-day window established under the mid-June Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U…
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