Ceasefire in question; Trump's harsh criticism of Iran and the war of narratives between Tehran and Washington
With Trump's harsh criticism of Iran and increasing contradictions after the ceasefire, the narrative war between Tehran and Washington has intensified.
While the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was formed with the aim of reducing tensions, developments on the ground and contradictory statements from the parties have cast this agreement into a cloud of ambiguity.
In his latest response, Donald Trump has strongly criticized Tehran's performance in opening the Strait of Hormuz, calling it contrary to the agreements made. He wrote in a message: "Iran is doing a very poor job, some would even say shameful, in allowing oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This is not what we agreed to."
In contrast, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued an official statement denying any attack in the hours following the ceasefire. The statement said: “During the past few hours, various news agencies have published reports of drone and missile attacks on facilities in some countries on the southern shores of the Persian Gulf. We would like to inform you that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have not launched any missiles at any of the countries during the ceasefire hours up to this hour.”
The military institution has also claimed that the published reports about the attacks are related to the actions of the United States and Israel, a claim that has not yet been accompanied by an official response from these countries.
Amid the tensions, Kuwait announced an attack on one of its National Guard bases. Officials in the country said that hostile drones had targeted a base, causing significant material damage, although no human casualties were reported.
The incident has raised concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire and the possibility of conflict spreading in the Persian Gulf region.
The agreement has also faced criticism within the United States, with Sarah Elfert, a member of the Armed Services Committee, calling for more clarity on the details of the agreement and the future path.
"We've had numerous secret meetings about the war, but there's never been a public conversation," he said. "It's very important that the American people hear some kind of strategy or plan. We should have heard this before we went to war, and now we need to know what the way out is."
Elfert also expressed skepticism about the increase in military spending, adding that the Trump administration's move was made without congressional authorization. Referring to the Iraq War, he recalled that at that time, George W. Bush had secured congressional support before the war began.
He also added: "The president has made no effort to bring Congress into this planning. Some of my colleagues are also refusing to exercise checks and balances on this president, and that is very disappointing."
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most sensitive points of the crisis. Despite some reports of limited tanker passage, traffic in this vital route has not yet returned to normal, and many ships are waiting to pass.
International experts believe that any disruption in this corridor could have widespread consequences on the global energy market and even lead to a sharp increase in prices.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, referring to the continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon, considered these actions a violation of the ceasefire and warned that the continuation of this process could affect the negotiations between Tehran and Washington. He emphasized that if these conditions persist, the continuation of the talks may be meaningless.
These developments show that the announced ceasefire, rather than leading to a reduction in tensions, has become a stage for conflicting narratives and increased distrust between the parties; a situation that could pose serious challenges to the future of negotiations and regional stability.
