Iran says 'kept its word' on truce as US insists its over

Iran has asserted that it has "kept its word" regarding a ceasefire with the United States, even as President Donald Trump declared the truce to be over. Trump, however, also indicated an openness to further negotiations with the Islamic Republic, following a week of heightened tensions marked by an exchange of fire.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks'. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the ceasefire is over.

These developments signal a significant downturn in U.S.-Iran relations, jeopardizing a fragile agreement aimed at establishing lasting peace and raising concerns about a potential return to full-scale regional conflict. President Trump intensified the rhetoric, threatening severe retaliation against Iran if it pursued assassination attempts against him.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks'. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the ceasefire is over.

This exchange follows Trump's agreement to further negotiations, despite his assertion that the ceasefire was concluded. The comments came shortly after Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) intended to foster peace. While direct talks have been absent since last month, Iranian media reported that a Qatari delegation visited Tehran after the recent strikes.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks'. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the ceasefire is over.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi countered Trump's claims, stating that Tehran "has so far kept its word." He accused the U.S. Treasury Secretary of violating the MoU, specifically concerning Iran's commitment to maintain its nuclear program's status quo and the U.S. pledge not to impose new sanctions or deploy additional forces in the region pending a final deal. Araghchi characterized the U.S. actions as violations that undermine mutual compliance, emphasizing that "Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance."

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Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating para 9 of the MoU.