The 60-day memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran expired Monday with no signs of a permanent deal to end the war in the Middle East.
The 60-day memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran expired Monday with no signs of a permanent deal to end the war in the Middle East. The agreement, reached in June, called for an immediate ceasefire, the lifting of a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of H…
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A senior Iranian official stated that Iran and the United States remain far from an agreement to end their war. US President Donald Trump declined to rule out resuming combat operations after midterm elections, remarks he made in separate interviews.
Meanwhile, mediator Qatar stepped up efforts to avert renewed escalation.
A US official stated that the United States carried out strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, though Washington did not publicly announce the operation. Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm and Hengam islands and in Bandar Abbas, while Tehran warned of a stronger response to further attacks and announced plans to train one million paramilitary volunteers.
Officials reported that at least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship received bomb threats, disrupting operations across Europe. Authorities stated that subsequent searches found no explosive devices.
Iran stated that a "maximum deterrence" plan is prepared for any new US attack. The country warned of an immediate response to such an action.