After the exchange of fire between the United States and Iran on Thursday evening, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the movements of the US navy against two Iranian tankers, describing them as aggressive actions and violations of the ceasefire.

It also claimed that the US military presence in the Gulf region leads to instability and broad consequences.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement published on his X account on Friday that whenever a diplomatic solution is proposed, the United States turns to a reckless military adventure, according to his statement.

Araghchi also stressed that Iranians never yield to pressure.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

In addition, he stated that “Iran’s missile stockpile and launch capability are not at 75% compared to February 28, but the correct figure is 120%, according to his claim.”

This condemnation came after a clash that broke out yesterday between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, amid mutual accusations between the two sides. This exchange marked the most serious violation of the ceasefire that came into effect on April 8, 2026.

It also comes as Tehran is expected to submit later today its response to the US proposal, which is expected to bring the war to a final end, with more complex issues related to the Iranian nuclear file to be discussed in later stages.

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism over the past two days about reaching a deal with the Iranians and also confirmed yesterday, despite the clash, that the ceasefire remains in place.

For its part, Pakistan, which plays a key role in mediating between the two countries, expressed cautious optimism about reaching a lasting ceasefire. However, a well-informed diplomatic source told Al Arabiya/Al Hadath that a number of issues remain unresolved.