US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?

Author: Shola LawalPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Iran

World / InternationalPolitics

US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?

The US and Iran are in an escalating cycle of attacks after the collapse of the June ceasefire agreement. Pakistan, the principal mediator, urges both sides to resume talks. Trump claims Iran is "desperate" while Tehran speaks of an "existential war". Both sides face economic and political pressures.

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