Tensions are rising again as Donald Trump says Iran broke the ceasefire agreement.
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of committing a “serious violation” of the ceasefire, while insisting a peace deal between both sides will still happen. Trump said the agreement would come “one way or another — the nice way or the hard way.”
In fresh remarks, Trump claimed Iran fired shots in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a direct breach of the ceasefire. He alleged the gunfire targeted a French vessel and a UK freighter, though no independent confirmation was immediately available.
The US president also announced that American negotiators would travel to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of talks with Iranian officials. However, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said no date has been fixed for new face-to-face negotiations and criticised Washington for refusing to drop what he described as “maximalist” demands.
Trump warned that if Iran rejects the current proposal, the US could strike major civilian infrastructure targets. He specifically mentioned power plants and bridges, raising fears of a wider conflict if diplomacy fails.
Meanwhile, Israel reportedly launched attacks in southern Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire, adding more pressure to an already unstable region.
The latest dispute comes just days before the current ceasefire is due to expire on Wednesday. Global markets and regional allies are closely watching developments, especially around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key route for world oil supplies.
With diplomacy hanging in the balance, the coming days could decide whether the crisis moves toward peace or renewed war.
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