Tehran threatens Washington  with revenge for its deaths on Lark Island in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday (May 26) that the United States has flagrantly violated the temporary ceasefire, stressing that it "will not leave any aggression unanswered."

This came in a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry regarding the clashes that took place in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz during the past two days between Iranian and American forces.

The Foreign Ministry added:  "The US 'terrorist' army has  committed a flagrant violation of the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region during the past 48 hours," stressing that Iran "will not leave any aggression unanswered, and will not hesitate to defend itself."

Earlier on Tuesday, Iran's Fars news agency  reported that several people were killed in a US-Israeli raid that targeted Iranian ships south of Lark Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio: There is a strong consensus on the initial draft of the deal with Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is a strong consensus on the initial draft of the agreement with Iran to end the war between the two countries.

Rubio, who is visiting India, told reporters on Tuesday that the straits should remain open for unimpeded and untolled use, and that this should come into effect as soon as any agreement is reached.

"I think there is a strong consensus and understanding on the format of the initial draft," he added, noting that it could take a few days to resolve differences over the text of the agreement.

"So we will have to address these issues one by one, there will be an agreement. Either a good deal or no agreement at all."

On Sunday, Axios reported, citing US officials, that the United States and Iran are close to reaching an agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, allowing Tehran to sell oil, and resuming negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program.

On Saturday evening, US President Donald Trump announced the completion of negotiations on most of the terms of the "deal" with Iran, with details looming.

Qatar denies offering $12 billion to push for deal between Tehran and Washington

Qatar denied on Tuesday that it had offered $12 billion to Tehran to push it to reach an agreement to end the war between Iran and the United States, stressing that these allegations are being circulated by parties seeking to thwart the potential deal.

This came according to Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid al-Ansari, in a statement published on his account on the American platform "X", indicating that reports that the State of Qatar "alleged" that the State of Qatar offered $12 billion to Iran to ensure an agreement was reached are "untrue."

These allegations are "being circulated by parties seeking to thwart the agreement and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and promoting stability in the region", he said, without naming those parties.

"Qatar's diplomatic efforts, which are carried out in coordination with regional partners, are well known and clear, and these narratives are nothing but desperate attempts to damage Qatar's reputation as a reliable international player in peacemaking," al-Ansari said.

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced the completion of negotiations on most of the terms of the agreement with Tehran, pending the completion of his final arrangements with Iran and Middle Eastern countries, which will include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, among other items.