WRAPUP 5-Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal

(Adds reports of U.S. back channel to Iran paragraphs 8-12, effect of economic pressure on Iran, paragraphs 16-17) * Iran will escalate if interim peace deal is not implemented, says official *

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