TEHRAN — Iran accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement in place since April, following reported U.S. strikes on coastal radar installations in the Gulf, Iranian officials said on Saturday.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the nighttime attacks as a "flagrant" violation of the ceasefire and an assault on the country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to state media reports.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described the U.S. actions as "hostile and provocative behaviour," the ministry said. The strikes targeted radar sites along the Gulf coast, Iran stated.
The ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan and announced on April 8, initially covered a two-week period before being extended indefinitely by the U.S. side amid ongoing tensions related to the 2026 Iran conflict. Both sides have accused each other of breaches in recent weeks.
"The United States has once again shown its bad faith," a senior Iranian official was quoted as saying by Iranian media following the latest incident. Details on the extent of damage from the strikes remained unclear.
U.S. Central Command has not immediately commented on the specific allegations as of Sunday. In previous instances, the U.S. has described its actions as responses to Iranian provocations or necessary for maritime security in the region.
The fragile truce has faced repeated tests since April, including disputes over access to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has restricted maritime traffic and the U.S. has conducted operations. Peace talks mediated through third parties have continued intermittently but have not yielded a comprehensive agreement.
Iranian officials have maintained that the U.S. must adhere strictly to the terms, which they say include limitations on military activities. The latest accusations come as Pakistani mediators were reportedly engaged in efforts to stabilize the situation.
The conflict, which escalated in late February, has involved U.S. and Israeli actions against Iranian targets and Iranian responses across the region. Casualty figures from the broader conflict have been reported variably by different sides.
As of Monday, no further military exchanges were reported immediately following the accusations. Iranian state media indicated that Tehran reserves the right to take defensive measures. The U.S. administration has not issued a detailed public response to the latest claims. Diplomatic channels remain active through intermediaries, though progress toward a permanent resolution remains limited.
