Trump accuses Iran of breaching truce, threatens stronger military response

United States President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire and warned that Washington could launch more severe military strikes if hostilities continue, raising fears of a fresh escalation in the Middle East.

Trump’s latest remarks came as tensions between the two countries intensified following renewed military exchanges that have threatened efforts to preserve a truce reached earlier this year. The US leader said Iran had failed to honour commitments aimed at reducing hostilities and cautioned that any further breaches would attract a stronger response from American forces.

The warning followed a second consecutive day of reported attacks involving US and Iranian forces. American military operations targeted Iranian surveillance and air defence facilities, while Iran responded with missile strikes against US military installations in parts of the Gulf region, according to reports.

Washington has maintained that its actions are intended to pressure Tehran into accepting a broader peace arrangement and abandoning activities that the US considers a threat to regional security. Trump has repeatedly stated that Iran must agree to a peace deal or face further military action.

Iran, however, has rejected allegations that it is solely responsible for the renewed violence and has previously accused the United States of violating ceasefire understandings through military operations inside Iranian territory.