Iran has reaffirmed that it has respected the terms of its ceasefire agreement with the United States, pushing back against claims by US President Donald Trump that the truce is effectively over.
The latest exchange of sharp statements highlights the growing strain between Washington and Tehran, despite recent efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations and prevent further conflict in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that the United States considers the ceasefire finished, even while confirming that both countries had agreed to continue discussions through diplomatic channels.
Trump also issued a strong warning, saying the United States would respond with overwhelming force if Iran attempted or succeeded in carrying out any attack against him.
His remarks came shortly after he agreed to another round of negotiations with Tehran, although he maintained that the ceasefire agreement had lost its value. Earlier this week, during a NATO summit, Trump dismissed further engagement with Iran, calling it “a waste of time.”
In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that Iran has fully honoured its commitments under the memorandum of understanding signed with Washington.
According to Araghchi, Iran has kept its promises, while accusing the United States of violating key provisions of the agreement by introducing measures that contradict the spirit of the deal.
The memorandum reportedly requires Iran to maintain the current status of its nuclear programme, while the United States agrees not to impose additional sanctions or increase its military presence in the region during negotiations toward a permanent agreement.
Araghchi stressed that successful diplomacy depends on both countries respecting their obligations, adding that lasting progress can only be achieved through mutual compliance rather than unilateral actions.
Although direct communication between the two governments has remained limited, diplomatic contacts have continued through regional mediators. Reports indicate that a delegation from Qatar recently arrived in Tehran to help facilitate renewed dialogue following this week’s military escalation.
Negotiations have included one direct meeting in Switzerland and several indirect discussions in Qatar, but no major breakthrough has yet been announced.
Meanwhile, international attention remains focused on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes.
Recent reports suggest that Washington gave Tehran a deadline to halt attacks on commercial vessels and recognise the waterway as open to international navigation.
The Strait of Hormuz became a major flashpoint after Iran restricted access following military strikes involving the United States and Israel earlier this year. The situation prompted military responses from both sides, including US strikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory attacks against American military installations in the Gulf region.
The United States has also withdrawn a temporary sanctions waiver that previously allowed Iran to continue exporting crude oil through late August, increasing economic pressure on Tehran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to hold further discussions in Oman regarding security and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar continues its diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and encourage dialogue.
Regional leaders have also urged restraint. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently held discussions with both Qatar’s Emir and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, encouraging all parties to preserve the fragile peace achieved through recent negotiations.
Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, Iranian officials continue to signal that the country will not back down under pressure.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that while ending the conflict remains important for the international community, Iran will not surrender its national interests and remains fully prepared to defend itself if necessary.
As negotiations continue, the future of the ceasefire remains uncertain. With diplomatic channels still open but political rhetoric intensifying, the coming weeks could prove decisive for regional stability and international security.
