[ANALYSIS] Iranian War: Iran says US violated ceasefire as explosions are reported in the UAE

IRAN SAYS US VIOLATED CEASEFIRE

Iran’s Top Joint Military Command says:

• The US violated the ceasefire,
• The US targeted an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz,
• Iran will respond “powerfully and without hesitation.”

US SOURCE SAID CEASEFIRE NOT VIOLATED

US officials, according to Axios/Fox reporting, say:

• US strikes were carried out in Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas,
• The strikes do not mean the war has restarted,
• The ceasefire is not over.

ATTACKS

Iranian media and officials also claimed:

• Three American destroyers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz,
• Iranian missile fire forced enemy units to retreat after suffering damage.

These claims are unverified.

Air defences were activated multiple times around:

• Tehran
• Bandar Abbas
• Qeshm

REGIONAL TARGETS

Iran is accusing the US and “some regional nations” of striking targets in the Strait of Hormuz area.

Iranian media outlets reported explosions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai:

• ISNA: explosions heard in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
• IRIB/Fars: explosions heard in Abu Dhabi.

There is no confirmation yet on cause, damage, or responsibility.

EARLIER

• WSJ reported that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on US military access to bases and airspace.
• Reports said the US was considering restarting “Project Freedom” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran warned it would not allow the US to reopen Hormuz without reparations.

DIPLOMACY

• NYT reported discussions about a temporary 30-day arrangement to reopen Hormuz and pause hostilities.
• Iran’s foreign ministry later said negotiations may continue “in a new format”.
• Iranian officials also expressed scepticism about prospects for a favourable agreement.