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2026-05-27 06:40:06
[US and Iran Accuse Each Other of Violating Ceasefire: US Claims Strike as Self-Defense, Iran Accuses "Serious Breach"] 1. Iran on Tuesday accused the United States of a "serious violation" of the fragile ceasefire agreement that had lasted for nearly seven weeks after its strikes against targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the US military action against Hormuzgan province in the south was a blatant breach of the ceasefire and reserved the right to retaliate. The US argued that its targets included missile launch sites and ships attempting to lay mines, and that the action was entirely defensive. 2. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Rubio stated that reaching an agreement to end the conflict could still take "a few more days." Previously, both sides had revealed progress on a memorandum of understanding, which aimed to halt hostilities, restore shipping through the blocked strait, and give negotiators 60 days to resolve complex issues such as Iran's nuclear program. Iranian media reported that Iran strongly advocated for the inclusion of the unfreezing of frozen assets in the memorandum during the Doha talks. 3. Following the US strikes, Rubio stated firmly that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened "under any circumstances." Brent crude futures rose more than 3.5% on Tuesday, returning to around $100 a barrel, amid escalating tensions. 4. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have shot down a US drone and fired on two other aircraft, accusing them of violating Iranian airspace. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated on social media that "the clock cannot be turned back" and reiterated the slogan "Down with America, down with Israel." 5. According to Iranian media reports, the preliminary memorandum of understanding aims to cover ending the war on all fronts, establishing a 30-day framework for the resumption of shipping, and partial economic relief. The unfreezing of $24 billion in frozen funds is considered the final major obstacle to finalizing the memorandum. Furthermore, Iran has demanded an end to the conflict in Lebanon, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has declared that he is "increasing military operations in Lebanon."
