Iran Accuses U.S. of Ceasefire Violations as Diplomatic Fragility Mounts

Less than 24 hours after the implementation of a new two-week ceasefire framework, the agreement faces significant strain as Tehran and Washington exchange accusations of non-compliance. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the U.S. has violated three specific clauses, primarily pointing to ongoing military actions in Lebanon. Araghchi stated that the U.S. must choose between a genuine ceasefire or "continued war via Israel," asserting that the responsibility for maintaining the deal rests with Washington. In response, the Trump administration has hailed the truce as a strategic victory for the United States. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt credited President Trump’s military posture for bringing Iran to the table. However, President Trump reiterated that the U.S. is prepared to use "unprecedented force" if Iran attempts to hold the global economy hostage or restrict access to the Strait of Hormuz, following reports of a brief closure in the critical waterway. On the diplomatic front, a U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, along with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is finalizing preparations for a high-stakes summit in Islamabad this Saturday. The talks aim to solidify the fragile truce, though regional tensions remain high. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already disputed Iran's interpretation of the ceasefire, signaling that Israel does not consider Lebanon to be within the scope of the current framework.