US President Donald Trump accused Iran of multiple ceasefire violations as the two-week truce neared its end, citing unelaborated breaches in a post on Truth Social. The ceasefire, set to expire on Wednesday evening Washington time according to Trump, has not halted hostilities entirely, with both sides levelling accusations over broken terms. The US claims Iran fired on ships in a critical trade route, while Tehran condemns the US blockade of Iranian ports and the seizure of a "stateless sanctioned" vessel as violations. Despite the tensions, Trump expressed confidence in securing a deal favorable to Washington, stating Iran "has no choice" but to negotiate. A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance was preparing to depart for Islamabad, where Pakistan continues mediation efforts. Iranian state TV confirmed no delegation had left for Pakistan, and Iranian officials dismissed reports suggesting otherwise. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urged both parties to extend the ceasefire and allow diplomacy to progress. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said talks would not proceed "under the shadow of threats," warning of new actions "on the battlefield" if conflict resumes. Residents in Tehran told AFP the truce had worsened living conditions, with 39-year-old Saghar describing the situation as crushing and without hope. Trump warned that if the truce ends, "lots of bombs start going off," and confirmed the port blockade would persist until a deal is reached. The US Defense Department said it intercepted a vessel linked to Iranian activity, identified by AFP as affiliated with Iranian operations. Oil prices dipped and stocks rose amid fragile hopes for a resolution. In Islamabad, tight security accompanied ongoing mediation, while sporadic violence continued in southern Lebanon, where Israel warned civilians against returning due to Hezbollah's alleged truce violations.
Trump claims Iran has repeatedly violated the truce while simultaneously insisting the US holds a dominant negotiating position, yet his administration's blockade and threats undermine the very dialogue it demands. Iran's refusal to send a delegation and its public stance against talks under duress reflect a direct response to these conditions, not mere obstruction. The suffering of Tehran residents, who say the ceasefire has worsened their hardship, reveals the human cost of a stalemate driven by posturing on both sides. For ordinary Iranians, the silence between bombs offers no relief, only deepening despair.
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