[51385] U.S.-Iran tensions: Washington clarifies that the ceasefire remains in effect
[51385] U.S.-Iran tensions: Washington clarifies that the ceasefire remains in effect
Senior U.S. administration officials, led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, emphasize that the ceasefire with Iran has not been violated, while issuing stern warnings against harming American interests.
Developments in U.S.-Iranian tensions
According to reports from several Arab media outlets, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on May 5, 2026, that the ceasefire with Iran has not ended. Hegseth clarified that the decision on the fate of the ceasefire and the response to possible violations lies in the hands of President Donald Trump. Referring to Tehran's actions, Hegseth noted that the U.S. calls on Iran to exercise caution to avoid actions that would cross the threshold of violation.
At the same time, President Trump has set clear red lines, including a demand to abandon nuclear ambitions and limit Iran's ballistic missile program. In a sharp quote, Trump threatened that Iran "will be wiped off the face of the earth" if it attempts to harm American ships in the Gulf. The U.S. Secretary of Defense added that the American blockade remains in effect and that Iran would face "enormous firepower" if it attacks maritime trade.
On the other hand, Iranian officials present a different narrative. The Iranian Parliament Speaker accused Washington and its allies of responsibility for endangering the security of navigation and energy due to "the ceasefire violation and the imposition of a siege."
In channels identified with support for the resistance, such as Gaza - Yemen - South Lebanon - Iran 24, it was critically claimed that the American definition of the ceasefire is flexible, hinting that according to the current administration, targeted military actions by Iran against countries like the United Arab Emirates are not considered a direct violation of the agreement with the U.S.