US-Iran deal window closes as Hormuz standoff hardens
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 6 min
US-Iran interim deal talks hit the 60-day deadline with Washington rejecting an extension, Tehran setting a “few weeks” ultimatum, and Hormuz traffic still choked. The diplomatic clock is now tied directly to blockade pressure and renewed escalation threats.
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US-Iran interim deal talks hit the 60-day deadline with Washington rejecting an extension, Tehran setting a “few weeks” ultimatum, and Hormuz traffic still choked. The diplomatic clock is now tied directly to blockade pressure and renewed escalation threats.
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