Iran gives US a 'reality check', says Washington broke ceasefire terms

Iran on Saturday accused the United States of breaching the terms of their ceasefire understanding, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisting that Tehran had upheld its commitments despite US President Donald Trump's declaration that the truce was over.

In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran had complied with the ceasefire, while accusing Washington of violating Paragraph 9 of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which he said pertains to the United States not deploying additional forces in the region.

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"Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU," Araghchi wrote.


His remarks came after Trump said the ceasefire had ended but indicated that he had agreed to pursue further negotiations with the Islamic Republic.

Araghchi did not provide details of the alleged US violation beyond referring to Paragraph 9 of the MoU, nor did he elaborate on the specific actions that Tehran believes breached the agreement.

Trump says truce is over despite agreeing to talks

Trump's comments followed a week of renewed military confrontation between the two countries, even as diplomatic channels remained open. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said Iran had requested that negotiations continue and that Washington had agreed, but stressed that the ceasefire reached last month was "OVER."

The latest flare-up came after commercial tankers from Qatar and Saudi Arabia were attacked earlier this week, triggering US strikes on Iranian targets. Tehran responded by launching attacks on US military facilities in Gulf states. No new attacks were reported on Friday, raising cautious hopes that mediation efforts could prevent another escalation.

Iranian parliamentary speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf also warned that Tehran was prepared for an "all-out defence" if Washington failed to honour the memorandum of understanding reached last month. According to Iranian officials, the interim agreement was intended to lay the groundwork for ending a conflict that has stretched into its fifth month.

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Diplomatic push continues amid Hormuz tensions

Regional diplomacy has continued alongside the military standoff. Qatari officials held discussions with Iranian counterparts aimed at easing tensions and addressing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor. Araghchi is also scheduled to travel to Oman for talks on bilateral relations and regional developments, with the situation in the strait expected to feature prominently.

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments under normal conditions, making any disruption a major concern for international energy markets. Shipping activity through the waterway slowed after this week's attacks, while oil prices posted weekly gains amid fears over supply risks.

The United Nations has called for diplomacy to continue, with spokesperson Stephane Dujarric saying the organisation hopes ongoing discussions will produce tangible progress. At the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador Tammy Bruce reiterated that Washington still viewed diplomacy as the preferred route to address concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.

The United States and Israel have maintained that their campaign against Iran is aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions and broader military capabilities. Iran, meanwhile, continues to deny seeking nuclear weapons, insisting its nuclear programme is peaceful.