Iran says it remains in ongoing peace talks with the United States after Washington carries out its first strikes since an April 8 ceasefire. The attacks come despite a reported incident in which four Iranian soldiers die during the exchange, and the Iranian foreign ministry characterizes the US action as “bad faith” and a “definitive violation” of the ceasefire. Tehran condemns the strikes as targeting missile-launching related sites and efforts associated with laying fresh mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
While Iranian officials state they will not leave aggression unanswered, no specific retaliatory steps are announced in the reporting. Both outlets describe negotiations as continuing and potentially approaching a decisive stage. The talks are facilitated through joint mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, which remain in place following the bombing.
One outlet also notes that US political developments include a rare cabinet meeting led by President Donald Trump as the situation develops. Overall, the articles present a stance from Iran condemning the strikes while indicating that the diplomatic process is continuing.
