Iran Declares Impending U.S. Port Blockade a Ceasefire Violation

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a formal warning stating that the U.S. Central Command’s planned blockade of Iranian ports constitutes a direct breach of the existing ceasefire. The blockade, which President Trump announced is set to begin Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, is viewed by Tehran as a provocative escalation that could nullify the fragile truce currently in place between the two nations. Diplomatic tensions have intensified following the collapse of negotiations in Islamabad. Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led the Tehran delegation, publicly mocked President Trump over surging domestic energy costs in the United States, telling the President to "enjoy the current pump figures." The rhetorical shift comes as the U.S. administration signals that the maritime operation will not be a unilateral effort. While specific partners have not been named, President Trump stated that "other countries will be involved" in the enforcement of the blockade. This suggests potential coordination with regional allies, such as Gulf states or Israel, despite ongoing concerns regarding the impact such a move might have on global energy markets. No new military engagements or kinetic clashes have been reported in the last 24 hours.