TEHRAN — Iran accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire agreement and said peace talks had stalled, as both sides traded fresh accusations amid ongoing regional tensions, Iranian officials said on Sunday.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that U.S. military actions, including strikes on Iranian coastal radar sites, constituted a "gross violation" of the truce that took effect in April. The U.S. Central Command reported intercepting Iranian drones and missiles aimed at the Strait of Hormuz area in recent days and carrying out retaliatory strikes.
Talks aimed at solidifying a longer-term agreement have faced repeated setbacks. Iranian officials linked the impasse to U.S. support for Israeli operations in Lebanon, which Tehran says breach the broader ceasefire framework. U.S. officials have maintained that indirect negotiations continue despite the difficulties.
"The United States and Israel bear responsibility for the consequences of any breach of the truce," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said in a statement.
The ceasefire, initially brokered by Pakistan for two weeks starting April 8, was extended indefinitely by the U.S. but has seen multiple reported violations. Key disputes include access to the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the status of enriched uranium stockpiles.
Iran has denied launching unprovoked attacks and accused Washington of bad faith in negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump has described the truce as being on "life support" while expressing willingness to pursue a deal that includes destruction or removal of Iran's highly enriched uranium.
Regional fallout has included disruptions to maritime traffic and heightened alerts in Gulf states. Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf previously described bilateral talks as unreasonable without addressing all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. officials have said their actions were defensive responses to Iranian threats. No immediate casualties were confirmed from the latest reported exchanges, though both sides have attributed previous incidents to the other.
As of Sunday, no new round of direct or indirect talks had been scheduled. Iranian state media reported that Tehran was reviewing its position, while U.S. negotiators indicated that channels remained open through intermediaries. Details on the next steps in the diplomatic process remained unclear, officials said.
