Iran has blamed the U.S. for the latest cease-fire breaches, saying Washington bears direct responsibility because Israel does not take independent action without U.S. consultation.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that overnight exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel will further complicate an already "chaotic diplomatic process" with the U.S.
"It is perfectly natural that the diplomatic process initiated to put an end to this imposed war would be affected," Iranian Baghaei said at a press conference in Tehran.
However, he assured that Pakistan's mediation efforts to end the war were continuing even after fighting resumed with Israel.
Tehran is still exchanging messages with Washington, but in an atmosphere of "extreme suspicion," said Baghaei, adding that "Diplomatic consultations are naturally continuing in all circumstances."
