Iran condemns U.S. strikes, begins restoring internet after long shutdown
Iran has condemned recent U.S. military strikes, labeling them a violation of the ceasefire as negotiations for peace continue. The country has also begun restoring internet access after a prolonged shutdown that impacted its economy significantly. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that discussions on extending the ceasefire could take a few days.
- ▪Iran denounced U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith and unreliability during ongoing negotiations.
- ▪The U.S. military described the strikes as defensive, targeting missile launch sites and boats in southern Iran.
- ▪Iran has started to restore internet access after a long shutdown that cost the economy an estimated $30-$40 million daily.
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Open this photo in gallery:An anti-U.S. mural depicting missiles hitting an aircraft carrier in Tehran on Tuesday. Talks on extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz will 'take a few days,' according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIran on Tuesday denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations pressed on toward a possible deal to end the war, and the Islamic Republic began restoring internet access after one of the longest nationwide shutdowns ever.The U.S.
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