Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:55pm on 18 Aug 2026,Tuesday International
# US President Donald Trump has called on Iran to surrender as a 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding expired without a permanent agreement. Trump has maintained pressure on Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments. He has also warned Oman against obstructing US efforts related to the waterway. Trump said the US has cleared mines from the strait and that it is open and operating, while Iran has disputed Washington’s position and demanded conditions for reopening the route. The collapse of the agreement has raised fears of renewed tensions and further disruption to shipping and global oil markets. (PC: The Indian Express)
