Iran threatens full offensive if US diplomacy fails

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An Iranian official says Iran will be ready to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz if US diplomacy fails.

WHO: An Iranian official

WHAT: Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' and to be prepared to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with the US fails as a 60-day MoU period ends

WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: The 60-day MoU period for diplomacy with the US is ending without successful diplomacy.

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