Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
Iran condemns US strikes as a "gross violation" of the ceasefire.
The US Central Command (Centcom) said Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines had been targeted with what it called "self-defence strikes" in southern Iran on Monday. Iran's foreign ministry said it held the US responsible for the consequences of its "aggressive and unjustified actions" in the Hormozgan region, which has a coast along the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, causing a spike in world energy prices. "Without a doubt, the Islamic Republic of Iran will not leave any evil unanswered and will not hesitate to defend the Iranian nation," the Iranian statement said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal from the talks was still possible, but it would "take a few days". One of the stumbling blocks reportedly centres on Tehran's request for the release of frozen Iranian funds held abroad. The talks have been mainly mediated by Pakistan. Iranian negotiators have been taking parts in Qatar this week. An official briefed on the Doha visit told Reuters news agency that Iran's central bank governor had attended Monday's talks to discuss the frozen assets, with discussions focusing primarily on Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has effectively blocked the vital shipping lane, through which around one fifth of the world's oil passes, since the US and Israel started the conflict on February 28.
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Tensions are rising between Iran and the US following recent military actions. Both sides are trading accusations amid already strained relations - but what does this mean for ongoing talks?
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