An article summarized by Straight Arrow News:
Iran says it is ending cooperation with the U.S. on peace negotiations and plans to fully block the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Washington of violating an ongoing ceasefire. The announcement follows a weekend escalation in which the U.S. military carried out strikes it described as self-defense operations, while Iran responded by targeting a U.S. base in the Middle East.
According to U.S. Central Command, American forces struck Iranian radar, command centers, and drone-related targets after Iran allegedly shot down a U.S. drone and threatened regional shipping. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it retaliated by attacking a base linked to a U.S. operation, while warning that any further American military action would trigger a much stronger response.
The escalation comes as diplomatic efforts appear to be unraveling. President Trump said Iran still wants a deal, while the White House reportedly returned Iran’s latest proposal with tougher nuclear terms and demands tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, however, says trust has broken down, denies active nuclear talks with Washington, and blames repeated U.S. ceasefire violations and regional tensions for stalling diplomacy. Oil prices jumped more than 5% following the renewed conflict, climbing to around $92 a barrel.
