Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' if diplomacy with US fails as 60-day MoU period ends

"Iranian entities must be prepared to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and wider region, as Iran will be ready to make decisions and take action on difficult decisions," an official said.

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday. Progress towards peace talks and a resumption of oil tanker tra

Iran said it is working to finalise a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Today marks the day by which Iran and the United States are expected to reach a final deal under a memorandum of understanding agreed in June and aimed at ending the war

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug 3, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS) 17 Aug 2026 09:58PM DUBAI: Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree on a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reu

Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails  Reuters

DUBAI, Aug 17 - Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to \"fully offensive\" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday.