President Donald Trump questioned the durability of the ceasefire that halted the Iran war, accusing Tehran of failing to allow oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz as agreed. He warned Iran against charging fees to tankers and said the United States would respond forcefully if the agreement is not upheld. Iranian officials signaled the waterway could reopen under international law once what they described as aggression by the United States ends and Israel halts attacks in Lebanon.

Tensions remain high despite a pause in missile and drone strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, though he stressed Israel would continue striking militants until security is restored. Heavy Israeli airstrikes in Beirut have raised fears that the fragile ceasefire could collapse.

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, with many vessels waiting to transit as oil prices surge globally. Questions also persist over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and future missile capabilities, key issues that fueled the conflict. While Trump expressed optimism about reaching a broader peace deal, deep disagreements between the parties threaten the stability of the truce.