Waltz: 'It is up to President Trump' to determine if Iran violated ceasefire
Summary
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump is deciding whether Iran broke a ceasefire during ongoing military and diplomatic talks. Despite some attacks between U.S. and Iranian forces, Trump called the ceasefire intact and continues to pursue diplomacy to end conflict around the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- President Trump is the commander-in-chief and decides if Iran violated the ceasefire.
- Both the U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz since the declared ceasefire.
- Trump described recent attacks as a minor incident, calling them "just a love tap."
- Iran claims the U.S. broke the ceasefire first.
- The U.S. proposed a 30-day plan for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz while easing the U.S. blockade.
- Negotiations are ongoing with Pakistani mediators helping to communicate between the U.S. and Iran.
- Retired Adm. William McRaven said shooting means the ceasefire is effectively broken.
- The U.S. aims to stop Iran from enriching uranium enough to build nuclear weapons; Iran denies wanting nuclear arms.
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