Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal
Iran and the United States were negotiating a permanent peace deal to end their war, with a deadline set for today. Talks have stalled, and the U.S. declined to extend a temporary ceasefire agreement. Iran has said it will shift to a more aggressive military stance if diplomacy continues to fail.
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2 sourcesIran has shifted its strategy in conflict with the US from a defensive posture to a “fully offensive”
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2 developments- Aug 17Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails
- Aug 18Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal
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