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Following Trump's announcement that he would not renew the 60-day deadline, no negotiations are on the table, and US military indicators point to the next phase of escalation with Iran.
The 60-day period stipulated in the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran has expired. What has happened? Nothing decisive so far. No real negotiations, and no return to all-out war. A few messages, a few missiles, and a lot of escalating tensions. Iranian officials say: There is no ceasefire in the Memorandum of Understanding, but rather a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon—in other words, an end to the war as it was. The 60 days were solely for negotiations on a final agreement, nothing more. As for Trump, he is adamant that he will not extend the "ceasefire" and has already declared it over. He is even demanding that Iran "raise the white flag" and threatening to bomb Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Clearly, as I said before, this is a "misunderstanding," not a memorandum of understanding. How can there be an understanding when there is still no agreement on what the Memorandum of Understanding means—a ceasefire or an end to the war? And how can we expect them to agree on something more complex? The Iranians succeeded in luring the Americans into the trap of negotiating the non-negotiable—Hormuz instead of nuclear weapons—and the Americans succeeded in freezing the war without ending it. The world failed to emerge from the biggest crisis since the Cuban Missile Crisis, which nearly sparked a nuclear war. It's clear that everyone is buying time for a reason that outweighs the need to continue without a clear horizon. The region is officially in a state of "neither war nor peace" today. One moment the prospects for negotiations rise, and the next, missiles are launched. As Amr Diab once sang, "Where am I going… I'm coming back again."
US President Donald Trump: I am not seeking to extend the memorandum of understanding with Iran... Tehran responds: There is no clause titled "60-day deadline" in the text of the memorandum.
With the 60-day deadline set in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for Tehran and Washington to reach a comprehensive agreement ending inconclusively, Donald Trump said that the Islamic Republic wants an agreement, but is not willing to accept the conditions set by the United States. He stressed that Washington has no intention of extending the Memorandum of Understanding. Trump also referred to the Strait of Hormuz and said that the United States could declare this waterway its territory if it wished. Reported by Amir Giti, a correspondent for Iran International.
Trump says US won’t extend Iran MOU as 60-day deadline for peace talks expires
Iran warns of military action after a policy shift, threatening a full offensive; President Trump denies extending the memorandum of understanding; US-Iran negotiations expire on the 16th.
Frustrated by stalled negotiations with Iran, the US does not request an extension of the memorandum of understanding.
The 60-day negotiation period has expired, but the differences between the US and Iran remain unresolved. Trump says he will not seek an extension.
US President Donald Trump announces his categorical rejection of extending the framework agreement signed with Iran for an additional 60 days after its expiration. Trump explained that the negotiations did not reach the point Washington wanted regarding the terms of the nuclear program and the sanctions. 🏻 It is worth noting that the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on June 18, 2026, which granted a negotiating period that supposedly ended today, Monday. Trump claims that the United States is in complete control of the Strait of Hormuz and that the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports is working very well.
US President Donald Trump announces his categorical rejection of extending the framework agreement signed with Iran for an additional 60 days after its expiration. Trump explained that the negotiations did not reach the point Washington wanted regarding the terms of the nuclear program and the sanctions. 🏻 It is worth noting that the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on June 18, which granted a negotiating period that supposedly ended today, Monday. Trump claims that the United States is in complete control of the Strait of Hormuz and that the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports is working very well.
President Trump will not seek an extension of the memorandum of understanding with Iran, following the deadline for negotiations on the 16th. He also stated that he is "not in a hurry" to reach an agreement to end hostilities.
Trump: I'm not seeking to extend the Memorandum of Understanding... and Iran hasn't made the deal I deem necessary. Trump: I'm not seeking to extend the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Iran wants to reach an agreement, but it hasn't made the deal I deem necessary. Our main objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon... and it won't get one. We control the Strait of Hormuz with a naval blockade... and the passage remains open, and oil prices continue to fall. Iran can plant some mines in Hormuz, but the blockade is effective. Iran is in real trouble, and its economic situation is very bad. From the event
US President Trump announced that they do not want to extend the 60-day framework agreement with Iran, which has ended. Speaking at a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump made statements regarding the Iran agenda and commented on the final agreement with Tehran. ➜ Trump answered "No" to the question of whether they want to extend the 60-day framework agreement with Iran, which ended today.
US President Donald Trump said at the White House on Monday, August 16, that the United States is not seeking to extend the memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic. Trump also told reporters that the Islamic Republic would not make an agreement of the kind that he considers necessary for the United States.
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is not seeking an extension of the memorandum of understanding with Iran.
TRUMP SAYS U.S. NOT SEEKING EXTENSION OF IRAN MOU
The 60-day deadline set in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for Tehran and Washington to reach a comprehensive and lasting agreement expired on Monday, August 16, without a final and official agreement to extend it, with Donald Trump saying in an interview with Fox News: "The Islamic Republic must raise the white flag of surrender."
Al Arabiya sources: Reports of an agreement to extend the 60-day truce between Iran and the US ====== Al Arabiya sources reported news of an agreement to extend the 60-day truce between Iran and the US The timeframe stipulated in the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran last June expires today The memorandum of understanding, known as the "Islamabad Understanding," came after months of unprecedented military confrontation between the two sides that erupted on February 28 From Al Arabiya
Al Arabiya sources: Reports of an agreement to extend the 60-day truce between Iran and the US ====== Al Arabiya sources reported news of an agreement to extend the 60-day truce between Iran and the US The timeframe stipulated in the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran last June expires today The memorandum of understanding, known as the "Islamabad Understanding," came after months of unprecedented military confrontation between the two sides that erupted on February 28 From Al Arabiya
The deadline for US-Iran "memorandum" negotiations has arrived... The agreement has become meaningless, with no prospect of direct talks and even a "land blockade" on the horizon.
As the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran enters its final hours, Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz and Washington reimposes a naval blockade. The chances of salvaging the agreement remain between negotiation and escalation.
US-Iran negotiations to end fighting reach deadline; "Memorandum of Understanding" becomes meaningless; stalemate over Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran "unstable stalemate" likely to be prolonged, no sign of the strait opening, no mention of extension of memorandum of understanding deadline.
The United States and Iran have agreed to extend the 60-day ceasefire under the Islamabad Memorandum, Anadolu News Agency reports. The agreement was originally set to expire on August 17. The parties have not yet agreed on the exact extension period, according to the agency's sources. The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17. The text stated that the countries pledge to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs. On June 26, the United States and Iran exchanged blows despite the agreement and accused each other of violating the ceasefire. More IZ RU news in MAX
Reuters, citing a senior Iranian source: Among the issues being discussed is the United States' return to the Memorandum of Understanding and setting a timeframe for implementing its commitments.
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Deal said in the works to revive US-Iran MOU, open Hormuz for 60 days without fees
Israel’s Channel 12 reported, citing informed sources, that efforts are underway to bring the United States and the Islamic Republic back to the memorandum of understanding they signed last month. According to the report, the agreement under negotiation includes keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for 60 days without tolls and extending a ceasefire between the two sides.
Live: Mediators say US, Iran are close to reviving their MOU: report
A source in the US State Department told MTV: Negotiations in Rome next week will be limited to Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4 and 5, and will be technical talks focusing on expanding pilot areas and assessing the success of the first phase.
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On June 14, 2026, the United States and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding ending the immediate conflict and establishing a 60-day framework for negotiating a final agreement.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States government, or an authorized representative of the United States government, publicly and officially announces its termination of participation in the negotiation process toward the final agreement contemplated by the June 14, 2026 MOU between market creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No."
A termination means a definitive end to the United States' participation in the negotiation process as a whole. A temporary suspension, pause, or adjournment of negotiations, however open-ended or indefinite, does not constitute a termination unless it is itself clearly and unambiguously framed as a definitive end to participation. A conditional withdrawal, in which the United States announces it is ending participation subject to or contingent on any future event or condition, does not constitute termination.
A qualifying announcement must be a declarative statement of the United States government's present termination of participation in the negotiation process, previously-unannounced prior termination of participation in the negotiation process, or definitive decision to terminate participation in the negotiation process.
A qualifying announcement must clearly and unambiguously identify the United States' termination of participation in the negotiation process. Statements that merely allude to, reference, or describe such termination, without clearly communicating it, do not qualify. The announcement need not use specific terminology or reference the MOU or the negotiation process by name; an announcement of a resumption of prior obligations, the maintenance of a status quo, or a return to a previously agreed baseline qualifies, provided the substantive policy of termination of the negotiation process is clearly and unambiguously communicated.
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Once a qualifying announcement is made, this market will resolve to "Yes" regardless of whether it is later reversed, or whether the United States actually ceases participation in negotiations.
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