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Iran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender'
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The 60-day ceasefire deadline between the United States and Iran expired on the announced date without a negotiated agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump called for Iran's surrender and threatened military action against Oman during statements made after the deadline passed. No final agreement was reached between the parties during the negotiation period.
