Iran says a peace deal has been voided and that it is now fighting an 'existential war' after the United States announced a new wave of attacks, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Iran says a peace deal has been voided, according to Al Jazeera.
- Iran has described the conflict as an 'existential war'.
- The US announced a new wave of attacks on Wednesday night.
- Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.
Iran has declared that a peace deal is voided and said it is fighting an “existential war,” according to Al Jazeera, following a new wave of attacks announced by the United States.
The US announced the fresh round of attacks on Wednesday night, Al Jazeera reported. Explosions were reported in the Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz, according to the same report.
The scale and impact of the reported strikes, the number of any casualties, and the terms of the peace deal Iran says has been voided were not immediately clear. Al Jazeera is the sole source for these developments, which could not be independently verified.
There was no immediate public response from Washington detailing its objectives, and the account of events reflects statements attributed to Iran and reporting by Al Jazeera.
Why it matters
An escalating military confrontation between the United States and Iran, coupled with the reported collapse of a peace deal, raises the risk of a wider conflict in the region, with potential implications for regional stability and global security.
Frequently asked questions
What did Iran announce?
Iran said a peace deal has been voided and that it is fighting an 'existential war' following US attacks, according to Al Jazeera.
Where were explosions reported?
Explosions were reported in the Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.
When did the US announce the latest attacks?
The US announced a new wave of attacks on Wednesday night, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Iran says peace deal voided, fighting ‘existential war’ after US attacks
Al Jazeera: The US announced a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.