# US–Iran Hormuz deal expires as sanctions and blockade tighten: Analysis

https://mins.news/en/video/23606

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-16 17:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN5HVjAxsds

> The US–Iran memorandum on the Strait of Hormuz is due to expire after a 60-day period intended to stop military action and enable talks, which have failed to produce an agreement. Washington is tightening sanctions and imposing a naval blockade, while Iran ties safe shipping to sanctions relief, unfrozen assets and broader regional demands.

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