US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Warns of ‘Decisive Measures’ After Strait of Hormuz Strikes, Accuses US of Repeatedly Violating Peace Deal

US-Israel-Iran war latest news: Iran accused the US of repeatedly violating the peace deal after fresh Strait of Hormuz strikes and renewed oil sanctions, warning of 'decisive measures' as tension threatens the fragile ceasefire.

By: Neerja Mishra
Last Updated: July 8, 2026 10:45:20 IST

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: The US-Iran fragile peace deal agreement is facing its biggest test yet after Tehran accused the US of repeatedly violating the memorandum signed to end weeks of conflict. Iran says recent US military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and the reimposition of oil sanctions breach the deal. At the same time, the US insists its actions were a direct response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.

With both sides blaming each other for breaking the ceasefire, fears are growing that the agreement could unravel and push the region back toward a wider conflict involving Israel, the US and Iran. 

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Accuses US of Repeatedly Violating Peace Deal

Iran has formally accused the United States of repeatedly breaching the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed last month to halt the Iran war and begin negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Washington has violated both the spirit and the terms of the agreement through military operations and economic pressure.

Tehran argues that the latest US strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with the decision to restore sanctions on Iranian oil exports, amount to repeated violations of the peace framework. US officials reject those claims, maintaining that Iran was the first to violate the ceasefire by attacking commercial ships in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Warns of ‘Decisive Measures’ After Strait of Hormuz Strikes

Iran issued a stern warning following the latest US military operation, saying it would take “decisive measures” to defend its national interests if Washington continued violating the agreement.

Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm Island, Sirik and Bandar Abbas after American forces launched strikes targeting military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz.

US officials said the operation focused on Iranian missile launch sites, air defence systems and coastal surveillance infrastructure that they claim were linked to recent attacks on international shipping.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry also accused the United States of deliberately escalating tensions despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. “Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Why Did the US Launch Fresh Strikes Against Iran?

According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest military operation was launched after Iranian forces allegedly attacked three commercial vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.

American officials said one of the damaged ships was the Qatari LNG carrier Al Rekayyat, which was sailing toward the Gulf of Oman. The Pentagon described the strikes as a defensive response aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to carry out further attacks against international shipping.

CENTCOM defended the operation by stating, “Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”

Washington maintains that its actions were consistent with the peace agreement because they were taken only after Iran allegedly violated the ceasefire.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Objects to Fresh US Oil Sanctions

Iran has also criticised the United States for restoring sanctions on Iranian oil exports, describing the move as another breach of the peace agreement.

The US had temporarily eased sanctions after the memorandum was signed to support negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. However, following the attacks on commercial vessels, the US Treasury reinstated restrictions on Iranian oil sales.

Tehran argues that the sanctions undermine the diplomatic process and violate commitments made under the agreement. Iranian officials say Washington is using both military and economic pressure despite publicly supporting negotiations.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Strait of Hormuz Remains Biggest Flashpoint

The Strait of Hormuz continues to be the centre of the dispute between Washington and Tehran. The strategic waterway carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil trade, making it one of the most important shipping routes globally.

Iran opposes US-backed efforts to establish alternative shipping corridors closer to Oman’s coastline. It insists that management of the strait should remain consistent with the terms outlined in the memorandum of understanding. Tehran also wants commercial traffic through the waterway restored under its agreed framework with Oman.

The United States has taken a different view, arguing that protecting international shipping requires greater freedom of navigation and immediate security measures following attacks on merchant vessels.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: US-Iran Peace Deal Update

The memorandum of understanding signed last month was intended to stop military operations and launch a 60-day diplomatic process focused on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Instead, the agreement has come under increasing pressure as both countries accuse each other of violating its terms. While Washington insists Iran broke the ceasefire through attacks on commercial shipping, Tehran argues that US military strikes and renewed sanctions represent repeated breaches of the same agreement.

The differing interpretations of the memorandum have created uncertainty over whether the peace process can continue.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: What’s Next?

The latest exchange has raised fresh concerns that the fragile ceasefire could collapse if tensions continue to escalate around the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic channels remain open, but trust between Washington and Tehran has weakened significantly as both governments insist the other side violated the agreement first.

Regional mediators are expected to continue efforts to preserve the peace deal, but analysts warn that further military action or additional sanctions could derail negotiations completely. With global energy supplies and maritime security closely tied to developments in the Strait of Hormuz, the coming days are likely to be critical for the future of the US-Iran peace process.

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