US President Donald Trump accused Iran of committing a “complete violation” of the ceasefire between the two countries after reports that Iranian forces opened fire on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The accusation comes as tensions remain high and the strategic waterway continues to be closed to international navigation.
Trump stated in a social media post that Iran had opened fire near the strait, describing the move as a direct breach of the ceasefire agreement.
“The Iran decided to open fire yesterday at the Strait of Hormuz. A complete violation of our ceasefire agreement,” he wrote.
The US president also renewed his threat to target Iranian infrastructure if Tehran refuses to accept Washington’s terms for a deal.
“We are offering a very fair and reasonable agreement and I hope they will accept it, because if they don’t, the United States will destroy every energy facility and every bridge in Iran,” Trump said, adding in capital letters: “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!”
At the same time, Trump said that US envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan tomorrow evening, indicating that preparations are underway for further talks.
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked to shipping two days after Trump and Iranian officials had announced that it would reopen. The passage had previously been closed to all vessels except Iranian ships after the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran escalated on February 28.
Global oil prices and stock markets had risen on Friday after Iran signalled that it would reopen the strait. However, tensions escalated again after Trump said the blockade of Iranian ports would continue.
Tehran responded by announcing that the waterway would remain closed. At least two vessels reported coming under fire while approaching the strait yesterday.
Trump reiterated his accusation in his latest statement, saying that Iran’s actions constituted a clear breach of the ceasefire agreement.