Iranian officials said recent US strikes validated deep suspicion toward the United States and strengthened resolve to remain firm on demands. A foreign ministry statement accused Washington of violating a shaky ceasefire reached on April 8 after strikes hit Hormozgan. The IRGC said Iranian forces fired back and shot down a US-made RQ-4 drone using a domestically made air defense system called Arash-e Kamangir, and state television aired footage of the wreckage. The US said it targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay sea mines. A tanker reported an external explosion and fuel leak east of Muscat, with no Iranian comment. Escalation occurred while negotiations sought a memorandum to improve Strait of Hormuz transit and enable access to frozen Iranian overseas funds.
"The two sides are trying to hammer out the final details of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoM) that could potentially facilitate increased transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely frozen since the US and Israel launched a wave of strikes on Iran on February 28. The deal would also grant Iran access to some of its own overseas funds that have been frozen due to US sanctions and offer a pathway for a future a"
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