Iran and U.S. trade strikes, accuse each other of violating truce
Iran and the U.S. exchanged strikes, each accusing the other of violating a ceasefire, while negotiations for a potential deal face delays. The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran’s oil trade despite ongoing talks, and President Donald Trump remains personally involved in the negotiations but has not yet approved the agreement.
The U.S. and Iran traded missile strikes overnight, with each side blaming the other for violating a ceasefire. A U.S. official confirmed that American forces in Kuwait were the suspected target of an Iranian missile strike, while Tehran claimed it hit a U.S. base linked to earlier attacks on Bandar Abbas, an Iranian port city near the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiators from both sides agreed to a deal outline three days ago, according to a senior Arab official involved in mediating peace talks, but finalization has been delayed. President Donald Trump is reviewing the latest version of the potential agreement but has not yet approved it, according to two U.S. officials. Trump spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss regional stability, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions. The Qatari government stated that Trump expressed appreciation for Qatar’s support in mediation efforts, including talks hosted by Pakistan last month. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller confirmed Trump’s direct involvement in negotiations, stating that no deal is final until it is approved. Meanwhile, the U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran’s oil trade, targeting entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its military apparatus. The Treasury and State Department announced measures aimed at disrupting Iran’s illicit oil economy, which has moved tens of millions of barrels despite ongoing talks.
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