U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Tehran of repeatedly breaking the ceasefire agreement, revealing uncertainty in peace efforts between Washington and Tehran.
In a statement posted on Truth Social on April 21, 2026, Trump stated that Iran has violated the ceasefire numerous times despite their accusing him of their ship being seized.
“Iran has violated the ceasefire numerous times!”read part of the statement.
Trump’s statement comes amid rising tensions and growing doubts over planned negotiations aimed at ending the conflict permanently.
According to the Iranian Tasnim Agency, Tehran has not yet sent a delegation to the ongoing discussions in Pakistan, raising questions about whether the next round of talks will even take place.
Trump Accuses Iran of Repeatedly Breaking the Ceasefire Agreement
Earlier, Iran condemned a reported US attack on an Iranian merchant vessel and accused Washington of aggression, piracy, and violating international law and the ceasefire deal.
Iran also warned of “grave consequences” following the detention of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the MV Touska, by US naval forces in the Gulf of Oman.
The officials demanded the immediate release of the ship and its crew, calling the US action illegal and saying it happened during an active ceasefire.
US forces stopped the Touska on April 19 as it tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
US Central Command said its guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance stopped the ship after giving several warnings over a few hours.
Additionally, the US argued that the ship did not follow orders to turn back while the US naval blockade on Iranian shipping is still in place.
After the warnings, US forces fired at the ship’s engine room to stop it. Marines then boarded the ship and took control.
Iran Claims Oil Tanker Entered Its Waters Despite US Threats
Elsewhere, the Iranian military has stated that an Iranian oil tanker entered the country’s territorial waters despite warnings issued by United States naval forces.
According to Mehr News Agency on April 21, the army said the tanker, identified as Sili City, entered Iranian waters after transiting the Arabian Sea with operational support from Iran’s navy.
“Despite the naval blockade and warnings from the US military, the tanker entered the country via the Arabian Sea last night. The tanker docked at a port in southern Iran,” read part of the statement.
The tanker is currently anchored at one of Iran’s southern port anchorages.
