US Iran news live: Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of truce after overnight clash
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of violating a truce and pursuing reckless military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Iran’s claim to control the waterway and awaited a response to a proposed peace deal. The US Central Command reported blocking over 70 Iranian oil tankers worth $13 billion, escalating tensions amid ongoing clashes and diplomatic standoffs.
Iran and the US exchanged accusations of violating a fragile ceasefire after overnight clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US for abandoning diplomacy in favor of military escalation, stating that Iran would not surrender despite pressure. He emphasized that Iran retains substantial missile and military capabilities despite weeks of conflict and repeated strikes. The US, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, rejected Iran’s claim to control the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an unacceptable normalization of behavior. Rubio stated that Washington was awaiting Iran’s response to a proposed peace deal, hoping for a serious offer. Meanwhile, Saudi sources reported that the kingdom had refused to allow US military use of its airspace or bases for operations to secure the waterway. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, accused the US of breaching international law and the ceasefire, while asserting that Iran’s defenders repelled aggression with force. The US Central Command announced it was blocking over 70 tankers from entering or leaving Iranian ports, with the capacity to transport 166 million barrels of oil worth over $13 billion. Tensions remain high as both sides blame each other for the escalation, with Rubio reiterating that Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable. The conflict has revived fears of broader regional instability, particularly as diplomatic efforts appear stalled.
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