US-Iran Peace Deadline Ends Amid Rising Tensions
The sixty‑day peace window set by the June memorandum between Washington and Tehran has expired, triggering a fresh wave of tension.
Trump’s statements and an Oman warning
President Donald Trump said he is not in a hurry to act, yet he disclosed a "secret communication channel" with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, a claim Tehran denied. Simultaneously, Trump warned of possible strikes on Oman if it hinders U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the United States would have "full control" of the waterway.
Iran prepares for a larger showdown
According to the Wall Street Journal, Tehran has a covert plan to upscale the conflict, using the past two months to rebuild its missile infrastructure and mobilise forces. Hard‑liners view U.S.–Israeli peace overtures as a stalling tactic, preferring to gear up for a broader battle rather than resume talks.
Context of the dispute
The developments follow U.S. officials hinting at the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran, a scenario former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene labelled "crazy". The fate of the Hormuz Strait and Iran’s nuclear program remains uncertain, hinging on the next moves of both sides.
The international community watches nervously, fearing any escalation could widen the regional conflict.
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