Iran says peace deal voided, fighting 'existential war' after US attacks

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Iran

World / International

Iran says peace deal voided, fighting 'existential war' after US attacks

Iran's top negotiator Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the armed forces have 'complete freedom of action' after US strikes killed seven Iranian troops. Wednesday's attacks voided the interim peace deal agreed on June 17. Iran says it is in an 'existential war' with the US and has no reason to adhere to the peace terms. The US conducted multiple waves of airstrikes and reinforced a blockade on Iranian ports.

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