The cease‑fire between the United States and Iran began approximately two months ago, according to the BBC. The United Nations‑backed talks have brought the two sides closer to a broader agreement, though disputes over sanctions relief remain, as reported by Al Jazeera. Both Israel and Iran have indicated they are seeking an immediate cease‑fire, and the BBC noted that Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes since the start of the cease‑fire.

On May 25, U.S. forces struck missile launch sites and boats attempting to lay mines in southern Iran, the Guardian reported. The GDELT database said United States aircraft also struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the cease‑fire agreement, and that Iran will regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The Guardian added that negotiators from Iran travelled to Qatar on Monday.

Accounts differ on the status of the cease‑fire. Western sources reported that Tehran said recent U.S. and Iranian strikes have rendered the cease‑fire meaningless, while other Western sources said the U.S. strikes did not indicate the cease‑fire with Iran was over. The same statement from Tehran was also reported by DW.

U.S. President Donald Trump made several comments about the negotiations. Bluesky reported that Trump said final negotiations on peace are moving forward, provided they are not hindered by ignorance or stupidity. France 24 quoted Trump as saying negotiations were proceeding nicely. DW reported that Trump claimed the United States will take total control of Iranian oil production in the not‑too‑distant future. GDELT recorded that Trump threatened to wipe Iran out of existence if the violations continued.