- Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated that the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and Israeli military actions in Lebanon constitute a direct violation of existing truce agreements.
- Global oil prices surged over 2 percent to approximately 93 dollars per barrel following reports of Israeli troops seizing the strategic Beaufort fortress in southern Lebanon.
- The U.S. Central Command has reportedly begun issuing warnings to vessels attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz as part of a counter-blockade targeting Iranian ports.
- Diplomatic sources indicate the United Nations Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting to address the expansion of hostilities and the potential collapse of the November 2024 ceasefire.
- Market analysts suggest that the stalemate in negotiations is driven by a lack of trust and Iran's rejection of new U.S. demands regarding enriched uranium and maritime access.
Iran negotiator Qalibaf accuses United States of ceasefire noncompliance amid Lebanon escalation
Jun 1, 2026, 9:09:25 AM UTC(2 days ago)
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From:@DeItaone
IRAN'S TOP NEGOTIATOR QALIBAF: NAVAL BLOCKADE BY U.S. AND ESCALATION OF WAR CRIMES IN LEBANON BY ISRAEL ARE CLEAR EVIDENCE OF U.S. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE CEASEFIRE - POST ON X