Trump Warns of Major Strikes as Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse

President Donald Trump has accused the Iranian government of a "total violation" of the standing ceasefire agreement, citing alleged attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The President warned that the United States is prepared to launch major strikes against critical Iranian infrastructure if new terms are not met. The escalation follows a maritime incident in which a U.S. destroyer seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship suspected of attempting to breach an active American naval blockade of Iranian ports. Internally, Iran appears to be facing significant instability. Reports indicate a deepening fracture within the nation's command structure regarding the management of the maritime crisis. Conflicting signals from high-ranking officials suggest a lack of unified strategy, while the PMOI Resistance Units recently launched 15 coordinated operations against IRGC facilities in cities including Tehran and Kermanshah. These internal attacks are reportedly a response to recent political executions by the regime. With the ceasefire set to expire on April 21, diplomatic efforts in Islamabad are at a standstill. Iranian state media describes the prospects for peace talks as "not clear," citing the U.S. naval blockade and "excessive demands" from Washington as primary barriers. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated it currently has no plans for further dialogue without a pre-negotiated framework agreement.