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Senior Iranian Official Says Iran Has Decided To Shift Its Policy From Defensive To A 'Fully Offensive' One; Pressuring U.S. Or Relying On Mediators To Reach A Lasting Peace Is Not Realistic; Iran Has Set A Deadline Of A Few Weeks For Full Implementation Of MOU By U.S.; All Iranian Entities Will Be Prepared To Escalate Tensions In Hormuz Strait And The Region If Diplomacy Fails; The Timeframe Set By Iran Will Be Conveyed To U.S., Regional Countries Via Mediators

Aug 17, 2026 · 08:37 AM ET· updated 1h ago

- Senior Iranian Official Tells Reuters

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A leader from Iran said their country is changing from defense to offense and wants the U.S. to agree to a deal in a few weeks, or they might cause trouble in an important shipping area. When countries argue about power and shipping routes, it can affect oil prices and make the stock market nervous.

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