Iran has accused the United States of violating the ceasefire with strikes in southern Hormozgan province, warning that Tehran will respond and will not back down in defending its people and national interests.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the United States carried out attacks in the Hormozgan region during the past 48 hours.
The ministry described the action as a “gross violation” of the ceasefire. It said the strikes took place in the maritime area off southern Hormozgan province, where Bandar Abbas is located.
Washington acted during diplomacy
In its statement, Iran accused the US of launching the attacks while diplomatic efforts were underway. The ministry said Washington had once again proven that it was not trustworthy.
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According to Iran’s IRIB broadcaster, the Foreign Ministry said the latest action showed the US government’s “malice and hypocrisy” toward Iran. It added that Washington's ceasefire violations show ill will towards diplomacy.
Iran holds US responsible for consequences
Iran said it holds the US government responsible for all consequences resulting from what it called “aggressive and unjustified actions.”
The ministry said Iran would take necessary measures to protect its citizens and national interests. It added that Tehran would “definitely respond” to any enemy aggression.
Iranian media reported early Tuesday that sounds of explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, a major port city in Hormozgan province.
No further details were immediately provided in the report about the cause or extent of the explosions.
Iran says it will not back down
The Foreign Ministry said Iran would never retreat from its right to self-defense. It warned that Tehran would not hesitate to defend itself against any aggression.
Explosions were heard late on Monday in Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas and nearby coastal areas, Iranian media reported. The cause remains unclear, while US Central Command said American forces conducted defensive strikes in southern Iran.
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Iranian media reported that several explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, a major port city overlooking the Strait of Hormuz. Similar sounds were also reported near Sirik and Jask, coastal areas located close to the strategic waterway.
Iran’s official news agency IRNA said explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas for reasons that were not immediately clear.
Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported that the situation in Bandar Abbas was under control and that there was no cause for concern. Mehr said the explosions were heard east of the city, but official Iranian sources had not yet issued a formal comment.
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