{
  "id": 1551490,
  "title": "World News Today Live Updates on August 18, 2026 : Iran to shift to ‘fully offensive’ posture as US peace talks stall: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/world-news-today-live-updates-on-august-18-2026-iran-to-shift-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:39:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/total-world-latest-news-on-august-18-2026-live-updates-11786995569743.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 18, 2026, Iran announced it would adopt a \"fully offensive\" military stance, as peace negotiations with the United States hit a dead end, according to reports. The two nations had been anticipated to finalize a peace agreement by Monday, following a June memorandum of understanding. Livemint—News Desk, a reputable news source, reported on this shift in Iran's stance and the stalled peace talks.",
  "summary": "World News Today Live Updates on August 18, 2026: Stay informed on global events with our in-depth world news coverage, bringing you the latest developments across politics, economy, and culture. Discover insights into international affairs, breaking news, and the trends shaping our interconnected world, all in one place.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran to shift to 'fully offensive' military stance",
    "US peace talks with Iran stall, no agreement reached",
    "Negotiations expected to finalize deal by August 19"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Iran to shift to ‘fully offensive’ posture as US peace talks stall: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/iran-to-shift-to-fully-offensive-posture-as-us-peace-talks-stall",
        "published": "2026-08-17T19:39:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}