Iran threatens to escalate tensions in Hormuz and wider region if diplomacy with U.S. fails
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- Monday marked the day by which both sides were expected to reach a final deal under an MoU agreed in June and aimed at ending the warS1
- Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsS2
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Iran threatens to escalate tensions in Hormuz and wider region if diplomacy with U.S. fails
Monday marked the day by which both sides were expected to reach a final deal under an MoU agreed in June and aimed at ending the war
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Published Aug 17, 2026
What to know
- Monday marked the day by which both sides were expected to reach a final deal under an MoU agreed in June and aimed at ending the warS1
- Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsS2
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