US-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Memorandum Expiration
2 UPDATES · 15 DAYS · 3 AUG 2026 — 17 AUG 2026
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Latest · 17 Aug 2026
US President Trump demanded Iran surrender as a memorandum of understanding expired, threatening Oman and claiming direct contact with the IRGC.
What this timeline covers
This event covers Donald Trump's decision to pause a "massive attack" on Iran as talks facilitated by Oman near completion, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Trump, Iran, or Oman unless they are direct developments or responses to this specific decision to pause the attack and pursue new negotiations.
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