Iran Accuses US, Israel Of Ceasefire Breach, Declares Strait Of Hormuz Closed

Iran has accused the United States and Israel of breaching a recently agreed ceasefire, warning that continued violations could jeopardise efforts to secure lasting peace in the region.

The accusations came as Iran announced the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and condemned Israel for carrying out military strikes in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire framework designed to reduce hostilities.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran would use upcoming talks in Switzerland to press Washington to honour commitments contained in the 14-point US-Iran agreement reached earlier this week.

According to Baghaei, Iran’s participation in the negotiations at Bürgenstock will focus on ensuring that key provisions of the agreement are implemented before discussions on a permanent settlement can move forward.

Mediator Pakistan has confirmed that representatives of both countries are expected to attend the talks.

“Our attendance is aimed at demanding that the other side fulfil its commitments,” Baghaei said.

He maintained that negotiations on a final agreement could only begin once critical sections of the accord had started being implemented.

“Negotiations for a final agreement will begin only when the commitments set out in paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 10 and 11 have started to be implemented and continue to be carried out,” he stated.

Baghaei added that those conditions had not yet been met and pledged that Iran would continue pressing the United States to meet its obligations during the Switzerland meeting.

The latest developments have intensified concerns about the future of the ceasefire, which analysts have described as fragile from the outset. Observers warn that escalating tensions could undermine diplomatic progress and further destabilise the Middle East.

Meanwhile, the US Central Command sought to reassure global markets, stating that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remained unaffected despite Iran’s announcement. The command said 55 vessels had successfully passed through the waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime routes, handling a significant share of global oil and natural gas exports. Any disruption to traffic through the corridor could have far-reaching consequences for international energy supplies and global trade.

Attention is now shifting to the outcome of the Switzerland talks and the response of US President Donald Trump, as diplomats work to prevent the ceasefire from unravelling amid rising regional tensions.