US and Iran abandon June peace deal as war death toll and costs mount

Both Washington and Tehran have abandoned the interim peace deal signed in June 2026, eliminating the last agreed framework for de-escalation. The conflict has killed 53 Iranians, including three children, and 18 US service members. US Defense Secretary Hegseth pegged the war's cost at $37.5 billion. Secretary of State Rubio said the US remains willing to negotiate, though nightly strikes continue.