Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' if diplomacy with US fails as 60-day MoU period ends

Iran has declared its readiness to adopt a "fully offensive" posture if diplomatic efforts to end its war with the United States prove unsuccessful. A senior Iranian official stated that Iranian entities must prepare for escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region, as Tehran is prepared to make difficult decisions and take action. This shift signals a potential move towards a more aggressive military strategy if a diplomatic resolution cannot be reached.

The current situation stems from a stalled memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June, which set a 60-day timeframe to reach a permanent end to the conflict and resume oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. However, disagreements over Iran's right to manage the waterway, as stipulated in point 5 of the MoU, have led to the resumption of hostilities. The US has rejected Iran's interpretation of this clause, causing the peace talks to grind to a halt.

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Iranian entities must be prepared to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and wider region, as Iran will be ready to make decisions and take action on difficult decisions.

Iran has accused the United States of consistently violating its commitments under the MoU. The official emphasized that the US must implement all provisions of the agreement within a short period set by Iran, describing this as a precondition for further negotiations. Both nations have increased their rhetoric, with US President Donald Trump warning of continued high fuel prices due to the war. Tehran has indicated that mediators will convey its deadline to Washington and regional states, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

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Within the short period of a few weeks set by Iran, all the agreement's provisions must be implemented by the US. This is a precondition for further negotiations with the US.