Tehran Slams Washington Over Alleged Ceasefire Breach

Tensions in the Gulf escalated sharply after Iran accused the United States of breaching a fragile ceasefire. The Iranian Foreign Ministry described recent American military operations near the Strait of Hormuz as deliberate violations that undermine diplomatic initiatives mediated by Pakistan. In its detailed statement, Tehran claimed that U.S. forces struck Iranian commercial ships and a missile installation in the Hormuzgan province over the last two days. Iranian officials argued that these strikes contradict Washington’s public commitments to peace and expose a pattern of hostility rooted in longstanding distrust. The ministry stressed that Iran will not remain passive in the face of aggression and will respond with full force if provoked again. It said the next retaliation could be broader in scope and intensity, signaling a readiness to escalate if necessary. Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command maintained that the strikes were defensive measures taken after detecting mine-laying activity and missile threats. American officials said the actions were aimed at protecting naval assets and maintaining freedom of navigation in a vital waterway.