Live Updates: Iran accuses U.S. of "grave violation" of ceasefire as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. for a 'grave violation' of the ceasefire after American forces conducted 'self-defense strikes' overnight in southern Iran. The attacks targeted missile launch sites and boats allegedly laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of at least four Iranian naval personnel, according to state media. The U.S. Central Command stated the strikes were carried out with restraint during the ongoing ceasefire. Iran warned that any future aggression would trigger a response 'beyond the region’s borders,' as Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, a military spokesperson, reiterated earlier threats. Shekarchi also reaffirmed Iran’s stance that it does not seek nuclear weapons, claiming its conventional arsenal suffices. The strikes occurred hours after his remarks to Al Jazeera, heightening tensions amid Pakistan-mediated diplomatic efforts. The U.S. justified the attacks as necessary to protect regional forces, but Iran dismissed the claims as evidence of 'ill intent' from Washington. The Foreign Ministry held the U.S. 'fully responsible' for consequences and vowed to defend its sovereignty. Meanwhile, China urged all parties to uphold the ceasefire, calling for peaceful dispute resolution and early restoration of peace. In parallel developments, Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon killed at least a dozen people, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized intensified attacks against Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed group. The escalating violence underscores the fragility of regional stability as diplomatic efforts continue. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested an agreement with Iran remains possible, though President Trump has reiterated his preference for 'a good deal or no deal.'