Iran to shift to ‘fully offensive’ posture as US peace talks stall: Report
The two sides had been expected to reach a final peace agreement by Monday under a memorandum of understanding signed in June.
Iran is set to adopt a "fully offensive" military stance following the failure of peace talks with the United States, according to a senior Iranian official. This shift in strategy comes as US President Donald Trump ruled out extending a ceasefire agreement between the two nations. The two countries had been expected to finalize a peace deal by Monday under a June memorandum of understanding.
The official warned that Iran could launch a "timely and precise" military operation to break a US naval blockade if diplomacy fails. The June 17 memorandum aimed for a 60-day negotiation period to finalize a broader agreement covering Iran's nuclear program and US sanctions. However, disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the agreement.
Iran asserts its right to manage the strategic waterway, shared with Oman, while the US rejects this interpretation. The disagreement has also impacted commercial shipping through the strait, a vital route for global energy supplies. Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs US efforts, and Iran has proposed separate talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict has already spread across the Middle East, causing thousands of deaths and threatening global energy markets.
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