Key facts
- Explosions were heard in Tehran on Monday amid an exchange of fire between Iran and Israel.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry stated the U.S. bears direct responsibility for Israeli actions violating regional peace.
- Tehran is exchanging messages with Washington in an atmosphere of 'extreme suspicion'.
- Iran accused Israel's actions in Lebanon of aiming to sabotage diplomacy.
- The U.S. and Iran had an intense exchange of fire on Saturday, straining a ceasefire.
Explosions were reported in Tehran on Monday following an exchange of fire between Iran and Israel, with Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stating that such incidents would worsen diplomatic relations with the United States. Baghaei asserted that Washington bears direct responsibility for any Israeli actions that violate regional peace and security, particularly those in Lebanon aimed at sabotaging diplomacy. He added that Tehran is currently engaged in indirect exchanges with Washington through intermediaries, such as Pakistan's interior minister, amidst an atmosphere of 'extreme suspicion'.