ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied carrying out any missile or drone attacks since a ceasefire with the United States came into effect earlier this week, rejecting allegations linked to reported strikes in the Gulf region.
In a statement issued on Friday, the IRGC said Iranian forces had “absolutely made no launches toward any country” since the start of the two-week truce on April 8, dismissing reports of suspicious aerial activity and attacks on facilities in countries including Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
The Guards suggested that any such incidents, if they occurred, were likely carried out by “provocateurs”, blaming what it described as the “Zionist enemy” or the United States for attempting to undermine ongoing peace efforts.
The IRGC also stressed that it maintains a policy of publicly announcing its military operations, adding that any unclaimed strike should be considered unrelated to Iranian forces.
The denial comes amid heightened regional tensions and conflicting accounts of events following the ceasefire, which was mediated by Pakistan to halt escalating hostilities.
Kuwait has condemned reported drone strikes targeting its National Guard and other facilities, attributing responsibility to Iran and its regional allies, claims Tehran has rejected.
During the ceasefire, which applies to hostilities between Iran and the United States, Israel has maintained that Lebanon is not covered under the agreement and has continued strikes against Hezbollah targets.
Analysts say such developments risk undermining the truce at a critical juncture, as diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of expected talks aimed at consolidating the ceasefire.
