US responsible for outcomes of escalating tension in region
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman blamed the U.S. for regional escalation and said Tehran sees Israeli actions as coordinated with Washington.
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Iran says Washington cannot separate itself from Israeli strikes and other regional developments, and that contradictory U.S. messaging has undermined diplomacy. The spokesman warned Iran will protect its interests and respond if needed.
Iran is saying the U.S. is like the coach standing behind the team, so it cannot pretend it had nothing to do with the fight. Tehran says the mixed messages are making talks harder, and it is ready to answer any new attacks.
Analysis
Tehran's message to Washington
At his weekly press briefing, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei argued that the United States bears responsibility for the results of rising tensions in the region. He said the Israeli government does not act without coordination with the U.S., and added that Iran has information suggesting coordination between the two countries in both offensive and defensive military areas.
Diplomacy under strain
Baghaei said ongoing exchanges with the U.S. were already happening under "severe suspicion" and that contradictory American positions and confusing statements had made the diplomatic atmosphere worse. In his view, any action in the region, whether directly by the U.S. or through Israel in Lebanon, makes Washington responsible for the consequences.
Security framing
He said Iran would continue acting according to its national interests and security needs, and would not allow what he described as repeated violations to be met only with broad statements about keeping ceasefires. Baghaei also said all parts of the Iranian system and society are prepared for any scenario.
Wider conflict context
The remarks came amid escalating tensions after Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and continued violations of the April 8 ceasefire agreement. The article says Iran responded with missile strikes against Israeli military targets, including an IRGC announcement that it hit the Ramat David airbase and later launched "Operation Nasr" against the Tel Nof and Nevatim airbases. Iran’s Foreign Ministry described those strikes as legitimate self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and warned of a broader response if attacks continue.
Key points
- Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman blamed the United States for the consequences of rising regional tension.
- Baghaei said Israel does not act without coordination and cooperation with Washington.
- He said contradictory U.S. statements have worsened mistrust in diplomatic talks.
- Iran said its missile strikes were self-defense and warned of a stronger response to further attacks.
- The article links the dispute to Israeli strikes on Lebanon and alleged ceasefire violations.
If ceasefire rules are actually respected, the back-and-forth could slow and diplomatic channels may stay open. The article also says Iran still sees diplomacy and field actions running in parallel, which leaves room for talks to continue while tensions are managed.
If Washington keeps sending mixed signals and Israeli strikes continue, mistrust could deepen further. The article warns that Iran may broaden its response if attacks on Lebanon or Iranian interests go on, raising the risk of a wider confrontation.
