ISLAMABAD 14-POINT AGREEMENT: Lift your naval blockade or face real war, Iran warns USA as Tehran moves from “defensive” to “offensive”
A senior Iranian official reportedly told Reuters that Tehran had decided to move away from what it described as a defensive posture and adopt a “fully offensive” policy if Washington fails to implement the terms of the agreement.
Iran has reportedly given the United States a deadline of “a few weeks” to return to the terms of a 14-point memorandum of understanding reached in Islamabad and lift the naval blockade, warning that failure to comply could trigger a fresh escalation of the conflict.
According to Reuters, Tehran communicated the ultimatum to Washington through Pakistan and Qatar, which have been involved in diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States.
A senior Iranian official reportedly told Reuters that Tehran had decided to move away from what it described as a defensive posture and adopt a “fully offensive” policy if Washington fails to implement the terms of the agreement.
The official said Iran no longer believes that relying solely on US pressure or third-party mediators would produce a lasting peace.
“Within a short deadline, few weeks, set by Iran, the US must fulfill all provisions of the agreement. This is a precondition for any further negotiations with the US,” the official was quoted as saying.
Tehran is reportedly preparing to challenge the US naval blockade by force if Washington does not meet its demands within the specified period.
The development raises fresh concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways and a major route for global oil shipments.
Iran has also reportedly warned that the standoff could spread beyond the immediate confrontation, with officials preparing contingency plans for further regional escalation if diplomatic efforts collapse.
Separately, The Wall Street Journal has reported that Iranian authorities are considering a range of possible responses, including disruption of Gulf internet infrastructure, encouraging unrest among Shiite communities and a potential military operation against Kuwait.
The claims have not been independently confirmed, and their reported inclusion in Iranian contingency planning does not necessarily mean that Tehran has decided to implement them.
The latest development comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with diplomatic efforts facing renewed pressure over the terms of the Islamabad agreement and the US naval blockade.
Iran’s reported deadline could therefore become a critical test of whether the two sides can return to negotiations or whether the confrontation will escalate further across the Gulf and the wider Middle East.
