DUBAI — U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire framework after an attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying tensions even as Washington and Tehran sought to preserve negotiations aimed at preventing a broader conflict.
Trump said Iran had breached the ceasefire agreement after what he described as an Iranian drone attack on a cargo vessel transiting the strategic waterway. He said U.S. forces intercepted three drones while one struck the ship, which he said was able to continue its voyage. Tehran has not publicly accepted responsibility for the incident, and Reuters could not independently verify the U.S. account.
The accusations came as talks over the Strait of Hormuz remained under strain following several days of military exchanges between the United States and Iran. Both sides have accused the other of violating the framework agreement reached earlier this month, which was intended to halt hostilities and safeguard commercial navigation through one of the world's most important oil transit routes.
A U.S. official said the two countries had nevertheless agreed to halt recent military action and continue negotiations on implementing the broader memorandum of understanding, including provisions covering maritime security and wider regional issues.
Iranian officials have maintained that Tehran has authority over security arrangements affecting the Strait of Hormuz and have warned against what they describe as U.S. violations of the framework. Iranian state media and official statements have also threatened stronger responses to any further military action.
The situation remained fluid on Monday, with negotiations continuing but no indication that the competing allegations over the ceasefire framework had been resolved.
