Iran says peace deal voided, calls fighting an 'existential war' after US attacks
Iran said its ceasefire agreement with the United States is no longer valid after Washington launched a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz. Tehran described the fighting as an 'existential war'.
Iran's government said its ceasefire agreement with the United States is no longer in effect. The statement came after Washington launched a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, with explosions reported in the cities of Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.
Iranian officials described the conflict as an 'existential war' for the country and said resistance to the strikes would continue. US officials did not provide a detailed public explanation for the latest attacks.
The conflict has now stretched on for more than four months. Diplomatic sources in the region said the collapse of the ceasefire could force a new mediation effort, though a lack of trust between the two sides is complicating any such attempt.
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