Iran Threatens Shift to Offensive Policy Amid Stalled US Talks

A senior Iranian official warned on Monday that Tehran plans to shift from a defensive to a fully offensive policy if negotiations with the United States do not progress. Speaking to Reuters, the official stated that Iran has set a final deadline of several weeks for the US to fully implement a memorandum of understanding. The official added that the US and regional countries will be informed of the timeline through mediators. Furthermore, the official threatened that all Iranian entities are prepared to escalate attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas if diplomacy fails. He emphasized that Iran will not wait indefinitely while the US continues its maritime blockade, and expressed skepticism about relying on mediators to reach a permanent agreement.