US-Iran Peace Deadline Expires as Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz

The 60-day deadline for the United States and Iran to reach a broader peace agreement has expired, with the 24-week conflict showing no clear signs of ending.

The deadline followed a memorandum of understanding signed by Washington and Tehran, which set 60 days to negotiate a broader deal. However, repeated flare-ups and stalled talks have left the conflict at an impasse.

On Monday, US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Oman if it obstructs US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. The warning came after Iran said it had reached an agreement with Oman concerning future shipping routes through the strategic waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a major focus of the conflict because of its importance to global energy supplies and international shipping.

Meanwhile, Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after holding talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt over a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. Netanyahu rejected the proposal last week.

With negotiations involving Iran, Israel and the United States remaining uncertain, diplomatic efforts continue amid growing concerns over the wider regional and global consequences of the conflict.