The Iranian government has announced that the attack launched by the United States in Hormozgan Province in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and naval vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, constitutes a violation of the ceasefire agreement reached between the two sides.
On May 26, U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East carried out strikes in southern Iran, reportedly targeting vessels accused of attempting to plant naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Commander of Iran’s ground and air forces, Seyyed Majid Mousavi, said the attack demonstrated a breach of the agreements reached on April 8, 2026.
“There has once again been a violation of the ceasefire during negotiations, committed by the enemy,” he said.
He emphasized that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is prepared to launch retaliatory attacks and follow the directives of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement condemning the strikes, saying the United States would be held accountable and would face consequences for what it described as provocative and unjustified actions.
The May 26 strikes came shortly after officials from both sides had suggested that a peace agreement was close to being signed. However, U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiators should not rush into signing a deal and instead take more time to agree on the terms.
The conflict between the United States and Iran began on February 28, 2026. It has caused widespread destruction and claimed the lives of several senior Iranian officials. The war has also had major consequences for the global economy, particularly after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s daily oil supply passes.
