Iran Accuses U.S. of Violating Ceasefire Agreement

Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday accused the United States of violating the recently agreed two-week ceasefire, raising tensions between the two countries.

Ghalibaf said the U.S. had breached three elements of Iran’s 10-point ceasefire proposal, which had been accepted as the basis for negotiations. He cited continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the entry of a drone into Iranian airspace, and the denial of Iran’s right to enrich uranium as violations.

“The deep historical distrust we hold toward the United States stems from its repeated violations of commitments,” Ghalibaf said, adding that such actions make further negotiations unreasonable.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance responded to the allegations, stating that ceasefires are often complex and disputed. He reiterated that the United States does not support Iran’s uranium enrichment and said the ceasefire did not include provisions related to Lebanon.

Differences have also emerged over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump has said the agreement requires the strait to remain fully open, while Iran is reportedly considering imposing transit fees on vessels.

Shipping activity through the strait remains limited, with analysts noting that tanker movement has not significantly increased despite the ceasefire.

The Strait of Hormuz is a key global energy route, handling around 20% of the world’s oil supply, and disruptions have already impacted global energy markets.

The disagreement over ceasefire terms has raised uncertainty about the stability of the agreement and the future of negotiations.