Iran yesterday denounced the most recent US strikes as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continued towards a possible deal to end the war, while the Islamic republic began restoring internet access after one of the longest nationwide shutdowns on record.

The US military characterised Monday’s strikes in southern Iran as defensive, targeting missile launch sites and minelaying boats, and said the action was taken with “restraint” in light of the weekslong ceasefire.

Iran’s foreign ministry called the strikes a violation of the ceasefire and warned that Washington would bear responsibility for “all consequences”, without elaborating.