Iran warned on August 17 that it will launch a new offensive in the Strait of Hormuz if the US does not honor the existing ceasefire agreement within weeks.
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which expired today, failed to produce a long-term resolution, leaving regional stability in the Arabian Sea highly volatile.
Diplomatic channels remain stalled as Tehran signals readiness for ground operations, increasing the risk of direct military confrontation between the two nations.