On August 17, 2026, President Trump criticized U.S. allies as the deadline for a peace deal to end the war with Iran expired. He issued threats against Oman, which has been mediating the negotiations, and called for a reduction in military exercises with South Korea due to their refusal to participate in the conflict. Amna Nawaz hosted a discussion with Alan Eyre and Reuel Marc Gerecht regarding the current status of the war and potential next steps.
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Deadline for Iran peace deal negotiations passes amid U.S. tensions
President Trump expressed frustration with U.S. allies as the deadline for a peace agreement with Iran passed. He threatened Oman, the mediator in the negotiations, and suggested scaling back military exercises with South Korea.
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