Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the United States of violating the announced ceasefire agreement. According to an official statement, American forces continued their "illegal and unfounded actions" even after the peace came into effect.
Tehran stressed that the ceasefire regime had been grossly violated several times by the US in the past 48 hours. At the same time, Iranian officials stated that Washington's actions "will not go unanswered."
However, the Iranian side did not disclose specific details about which actions by the US violated the peace.
US: "Strikes were carried out to protect military personnel"
The US Central Command, meanwhile, stated that some strikes were carried out with the aim of protecting American military personnel.
According to Washington, these actions were defensive in nature and the ceasefire regime remains in effect for now.
Following these statements, concerns are growing that the situation in the region could escalate further.
Negotiations on the nuclear deal continue
At the same time, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that a temporary agreement with Iran on its nuclear program is highly likely.
According to information published by The Washington Post, the potential document under discussion provides for Tehran to abandon its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium.
However, Iranian officials denied this report and refuted that an agreement on such terms is being discussed.
