Iran's Foreign Minister Warns US to Choose Between Ceasefire or War 'Via Israel'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on X that the United States must choose between upholding a ceasefire or continuing war "via Israel," adding that the conditions are clear and the ball is in Washington's court as the world watches its commitments.
The remarks come amid tensions following Israeli strikes on Lebanon, which Iran views as a violation of a recently announced two-week ceasefire between Tehran and Washington. Araqchi's statement highlights the fragility of the agreement, with Iran warning of potential withdrawal.
In response to the Israeli attacks, Iran has halted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports cited by Iranian media and US officials. US President Donald Trump described Iran's peace plan as "practical" and noted that the ceasefire is conditional on Tehran fully reopening the strait, with negotiations ongoing. Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran had agreed to reopen the waterway.
Amu TV reported additional details of missiles launched from Iran and attacks in the Middle East after the ceasefire announcement, though these were not corroborated by other outlets. The dispute centers on whether the ceasefire applies to Hezbollah in Lebanon, testing the US-Iran understanding amid renewed regional tensions.
All three outlets -- Amu TV, Hurriyat and Khaama Press -- confirmed Araqchi's on-record statement and the context of Israeli actions on Lebanon as the trigger for the current standoff.
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Where reports agree
- Araqchi's X statement on US choosing ceasefire or war via Israel.
- Israeli attacks on Lebanon as trigger for tensions.
- Context of recent US-Iran ceasefire announcement.
Where reports differ
- Details on Strait of Hormuz closure and US officials' statements reported only by Amu TV and Khaama Press, not Hurriyat.
- Missile launches from Iran mentioned only by Amu TV.
- Hurriyat specifies Iran warned of withdrawing from ceasefire, others imply via actions.
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