Israeli strikes on Iran ‘fully coordinated’ with US, says Tehran

Iran said Monday a recent wave of Israeli strikes against the country was "fully coordinated” with the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

"The direct responsibility of the United States for the actions of the Zionist regime is clear, and the consequences of escalating tensions will also fall on the United States," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told a new briefing cited by the state news agency IRNA.

"IAEA Director General (Rafael Grossi)'s approach to the Iran case is political, irresponsible," Baqaei added.

Earlier in the day, an Israeli airstrike targeted a petrochemical firm in southwestern Iran, causing partial damage to the industrial complex, Iranian officials said.

The attacks came as sirens also sounded in several cities in Israel following missile launches by Tehran.

The region has been on edge since the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran in late February, triggering Iranian retaliation on Israel and other regional countries hosting US assets.

A temporary ceasefire was reached on April 8, but negotiations later stalled amid disputes over its implementation and subsequent regional developments.