• Iran accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire agreement despite US denial
• US president Donald Trump insisted that the truce remains intact amid rising tensions
• Conflicting claims emerge over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran declaring it shut and the US saying it is open

Tensions in the Middle East have surged once again as Iran accused the United States of breaching a fragile ceasefire agreement, despite assurances from Donald Trump that the truce remains in place.

Reports of fresh explosions across key Gulf states have heightened fears of escalation, while uncertainty continues to surround the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran has declared the vital oil route shut, a claim strongly disputed by Washington, which insists maritime traffic is ongoing.

Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, accused Washington of violating multiple aspects of the ceasefire deal.

He pointed to Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon, alleged drone incursions into Iranian territory, and the US position on uranium enrichment as evidence of non-compliance.

‘Now, the very “workable basis on which to negotiate” has been openly and clearly violated, even before the negotiations began,’ Ghalibaf posted on X, quoting Trump.

‘In such situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations is unreasonable.’

The White House dismissed the allegations, maintaining that no agreement was made that would allow Iran to continue uranium enrichment.

‘The President’s red lines, namely, the end of Iranian enrichment in Iran have not changed, and the idea that President Trump would ever accept an Iranian wish list as a deal is completely absurd,’ said press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

She also rejected claims that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed.

‘We have seen an uptick of traffic in the strait today,’ Leavitt said, suggesting a disconnect between Iran’s public statements and actual developments on the ground.

Confusion deepened after Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency initially reported that two tankers had successfully passed through the strait before later claiming that movement had been suspended.

Tehran further warned that vessels attempting to pass without authorisation could face attacks or heavy tolls.

Regional instability intensified as Saudi Arabia reported a drone strike on its East-West oil pipeline, while Kuwait said it intercepted 28 drones targeting vital infrastructure, including oil facilities and power plants.

Explosions were also recorded in Tehran, although US officials declined to comment on the incidents.

On developments in Lebanon, Leavitt clarified that the country was not included in the ceasefire arrangement.

‘Lebanon is not part of the cease fire,’ she said. ‘That has been related to all parties involved in the ceasefire.’

With conflicting narratives and continued hostilities, concerns are mounting over the sustainability of the ceasefire and the risk of a wider regional conflict.

No deal in sight: Iran rejects US proposal amid rising war tensions

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Iran had dismissed claims of ongoing negotiations with the United States, insisting that while it continues to receive messages from Washington, no formal talks are taking place.

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that Tehran had not responded to a reported 15-point US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.