Trump Rules Out Extension for Expired Iran Peace MOU

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn a line against extending the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on ending the war with Iran, which has reached its expiration date.

On the 17th local time, when reporters asked at the White House whether he had any intention of extending the MOU, President Trump curtly replied, "No."

The MOU on ending the war with Iran, which was signed in June and came with a 60-day negotiation period, expired on the 17th.

Even after the MOU was signed, armed conflicts continued between the U.S. and Iran, leading to interpretations that the agreement was effectively dead.

President Trump also stated that he liked the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory.

He said, "We are controlling it through a blockade, and I like the idea of declaring it [U.S.] territory. We could do that."

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