End of initial 60-day US-Iran talks window under June 2026 memorandum
Under the US-Iran memorandum of June 17, 2026, the sides set an initial 60-day talks window on Hormuz, the nuclear program and sanctions, which expired Monday, August 17, 2026, without an extension or final deal. Trump said on August 17 no extension was planned, and Reuters reported a senior Iranian official saying Tehran was ready to shift to a fully offensive posture at Hormuz.
Recorded figures
- Status
- Window lapsed with no extension; Trump says no extension planned; Iran signals readiness to escalate at Hormuz
As of Aug 17, 2026
Sources
House of Commons Library · UK Parliament
Cited Jul 3, 2026
Gibson Dunn · Gibson Dunn
Cited Jul 3, 2026
Cited Jul 7, 2026
Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz
Cited Jul 7, 2026
عراقچی گفت دوره ۶۰ روزه تفاهمنامه فرصتی برای مذاکره درباره یک توافق نهایی بوده، نه ساعتشمار آتشبس
Cited Aug 17, 2026
The 60-day window under the Islamabad memorandum expired without an extension or final deal.
Cited Aug 17, 2026
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