Iran Accuses U.S. of Ceasefire Breach as Internal Communications Reopen

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has intensified its rhetoric against the United States, characterizing recent military strikes as a violation of the current ceasefire. While the U.S. maintains the strikes were defensive actions targeting missile sites and minelaying vessels, Tehran warned that Washington would be held responsible for the consequences. Simultaneously, Iranian state media reported that the Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, a claim that has not yet been independently verified by international observers or the Pentagon. Domestically, Iran has begun restoring internet access after a nearly three-month nationwide blackout. The shutdown, monitored by groups like NetBlocks, is estimated to have cost the Iranian economy between $30 million and $40 million daily. The restoration of connectivity comes as President Donald Trump meets with top advisers at the White House to evaluate the next phase of regional diplomacy, including the status of the Strait of Hormuz. On the diplomatic front, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that negotiations regarding the extension of the ceasefire and the reopening of critical shipping lanes remain active but may require several more days to resolve. The situation is further complicated by expanding Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which analysts suggest are increasingly becoming part of the broader bargaining landscape between Washington and Tehran.