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Iran warns of Strait of Hormuz attack if US stalls deal

8/18/2026

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A senior Iranian official told Reuters Iran will launch a precise attack in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States does not fully implement an interim peace deal within weeks.
The official said Tehran is shifting from defence to offence because it lacks confidence in diplomacy with Washington.
Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States returns to the deal.

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A senior Iranian official told Reuters Iran will launch a precise attack in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States does not fully implement an interim peace deal within weeks.
The official said Tehran is shifting from defence to offence because it lacks confidence in diplomacy with Washington.
Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States returns to the deal.