TEHRAN, Iran (Diya TV) — A fragile ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel is already under strain, as fresh attacks across the Middle East cast doubt on whether the agreement can hold. The two-week truce, announced at the last moment, allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to step back from threats of a major military strike. But violence resumed within hours, raising fears that the region could slip back into full-scale war.
The ceasefire aimed to pause fighting and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. About 20% of the world’s oil passes through the narrow waterway.
Despite the agreement, missile alerts sounded across the Gulf region on Wednesday. The United Arab Emirates reported incoming Iranian missiles, while Kuwait said it responded to drone attacks. Iran also reported that an oil facility on Lavan Island came under attack. The renewed violence highlights the deep mistrust between the sides. Vice President JD Vance described the deal as a “fragile truce.”
Even before the new attacks, major disagreements clouded the deal. Each side presented a different version of the terms. Iran said it would manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and may charge transit fees. That idea could disrupt decades of free navigation and likely faces opposition from Gulf nations.
The fate of Iran’s nuclear program remains unclear. The United States and Israel entered the conflict aiming to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. However, Iran appears to retain enriched uranium and key infrastructure. Confusion deepened after Iran released different versions of its proposed plan. A Farsi version suggested continued uranium enrichment, while the English version did not include that language. Trump later called the proposal “fraudulent.”
The ceasefire does not cover all conflicts in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon would continue. Israel’s military confirmed that ground operations are ongoing. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, remains a central player in the broader conflict. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country would allow passage through the strait under military oversight. It remains unclear how that system would work in practice.
Pakistan played a key role in brokering the ceasefire. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said talks for a longer-term agreement could begin soon in Islamabad. Iran has set conditions for ending the war. These include lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and withdrawing U.S. forces from the region. Washington has not agreed to those demands. Trump said the pause could help finalize a broader agreement. He also suggested that U.S. naval forces would remain near the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could create new tensions.
The conflict has already caused heavy losses. More than 1,900 people have died in Iran, though officials have not updated the figures in recent days. In Lebanon, over 1,500 people have been killed and more than 1 million displaced. Israel has reported 23 civilian deaths and 11 soldiers killed in Lebanon. Thirteen U.S. service members have also died. The violence has disrupted global energy markets and raised fears of wider instability. Gulf countries have faced repeated attacks on oil infrastructure.
