US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of breaching a fragile ceasefire and warned that Washington could launch fresh attacks if Tehran does not accept a deal, as renewed diplomacy struggles to contain tensions in the region.
The latest warning followed reports of violence linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route that has remained at the centre of the crisis. Reuters reported that Trump described Iran’s actions as a total violation of the ceasefire and said the United States could target Iranian infrastructure if negotiations fail.
The ceasefire itself remains under strain. Associated Press reported that both Washington and Tehran have accused each other of undermining the truce, while key disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the strait remain unresolved.
Trump said US negotiators would travel to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks aimed at preserving the ceasefire and pushing toward a broader agreement. However, AP reported that Iran had not clearly confirmed its participation, even as Iranian officials continued to signal support for diplomacy.
The standoff has added to concerns over global energy supply because the Strait of Hormuz handles a major share of the world’s oil shipments. Continued disruption in the waterway has intensified fears of higher fuel prices and wider economic fallout if the ceasefire collapses.
For now, the next round of contacts is expected to test whether both sides can keep the ceasefire alive or whether the confrontation will deepen again in the coming days.
