Iran Parliament Speaker Says Ceasefire Framework Breached in Practice

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Wednesday that his country has broken the ceasefire equation in practice, not just on paper. In a post on the social media platform X, Qalibaf stated that Iran has eroded the formal framework of the ceasefire, adding that responses will persist unless opposing parties demonstrate genuine willingness for confidence-building measures. The statement came after Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters announced that recent attacks had ended. Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated sharply in recent hours, raising concerns about the viability of unspoken agreements to reduce regional hostilities. Qalibaf's message signals that Tehran remains prepared along military and political lines despite the cessation of attacks. No further details about potential next steps were immediately available.