US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of repeatedly violating a ceasefire agreement in a post on Truth Social.
“Iran has Violated the Cease Fire numerous times!” he wrote.
Following several weeks of escalating military exchanges involving Iran, Israel, and US-linked operations in the region, a two-week ceasefire agreement was brokered in early April 2026 with mediation support from Pakistan.
The deal was designed as a short “pause” in hostilities to open space for indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran on nuclear issues, sanctions relief, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The arrangement was not a fully finalised peace treaty, but rather a phased truce mechanism, where the first stage stopped active fighting and the second stage was intended for structured talks, possibly extending beyond the initial 15–20 day window. Mediators also linked the ceasefire to broader regional stabilisation efforts, including guarantees over shipping routes and limits on nuclear escalation.
Despite its diplomatic framing, the agreement remained fragile from the start, as both sides interpreted key conditions differently—particularly regarding enforcement, sanctions relief, and maritime control—leading to repeated accusations of violations and renewed political pressure.
By Jeyhun Aghazada
