Iran calls latest US strikes 'bad faith' sign as internet slowly restored

Iran has condemned recent US strikes in its southern territory as evidence of "bad faith and unreliability," asserting that the attacks violate a ceasefire and warning that Washington will be held responsible for any repercussions. The Islamic Republic stated it would not leave "any act of aggression unanswered."

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The Islamic Republic of Iran will leave no act of aggression unanswered.

The US military characterized the strikes on Monday as defensive, aimed at missile launch sites and mine-laying boats, and claimed it acted with "restraint." However, Iran's Revolutionary Guard reported shooting down at least one drone and deterring other aircraft from entering its airspace, though the timing of these incidents was not specified.

These developments unfold as Iran is slowly restoring internet access after one of the longest nationwide shutdowns, which authorities attributed to wartime necessity. The prolonged outage has reportedly cost the country's economy an estimated $30 million to $40 million daily. While fixed broadband service has returned, the restoration of mobile internet remains uncertain.

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The US military characterised Monday's strikes in southern Iran as defensive, saying targets included missile launch sites and mine laying boats. It said the US acted with "restraint".

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei also addressed the ongoing confrontation with the US and Israel, stating that other Middle Eastern nations would no longer serve as a shield for US military bases. The status of ongoing negotiations toward a possible deal to end the war remains unclear, with reports indicating that key Iranian officials have departed Qatar, where talks were taking place.

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other Middle Eastern nations would "no longer serve as a shield" for US military bases.