By The Opinion
Iran assured this Thursday that the recent attacks launched by the United States against its territory have left “no effect in practice” the ceasefire agreed on April 8, an accusation that further increases tension in the Middle East and complicates diplomatic efforts to contain the conflict.
In a statement cited by the EFE agency, the Iranian Foreign Ministry described the US offensive as a serious violation of international law and held Washington responsible for the consequences derived from the new military escalation.
“The illegal and criminal attacks perpetrated by the United States (…) have effectively rendered the ceasefire of April 8 null and void,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated.
The statement further maintains that the US actions constitute a “flagrant violation” of the Charter of the United Nations and the principles related to respect for the sovereignty of States.
Pressure grows to resume diplomatic channels
As tensions rise, several regional actors are trying to avoid further escalation. The foreign ministers of Egypt and Pakistan, Badr Abdelaty and Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held talks to coordinate diplomatic efforts aimed at reviving negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, both officials agreed on the need to achieve agreements that allow tensions to be reduced and end the war in the Persian Gulf.
“They stressed the need to conclude the negotiation process between the US and Iran to reach mutually acceptable agreements,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said.
The conflict spreads throughout the region
The crisis worsened in recent days after a series of cross attacks between Iran, Israel and the United States. The scenario became even more complicated after the downing of a US military helicopter in the Persian Gulf, an event that Washington attributes to Iran.
Additionally, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard reported new waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, countries that host US military installations.
In parallel, Egypt, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are preparing a new meeting of the so-called regional Quartet, with the aim of strengthen diplomatic efforts and prevent the web conflict from turning into an even broader crisis with global repercussions in terms of security, economy and energy.
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