A senior Israeli official has accused Iran of violating a cease-fire agreement announced just hours prior, raising concerns about the stability of the truce. Iranian military sources, however, have denied claims of missile launches against Israel.
On Tuesday, Israel alleged that Iran had breached the cease-fire, which was initially announced by President Trump late Monday. The timing of the cease-fire's implementation remained uncertain, as Iranian state media confirmed the agreement while the Israeli military reported ongoing missile fire from Iran.
While Israel later acknowledged the cease-fire, its military detected a missile launch from Iran just two hours afterward. Israeli officials have vowed to respond forcefully, despite Iranian state media claiming that the government did not initiate any attacks.
President Trump stated on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a "complete and total cease-fire" expected to commence around 7 a.m. local time. He indicated that ongoing military operations would need to conclude, with the war considered "ended" 24 hours after the cease-fire took effect. Trump expressed gratitude for both nations' agreement, suggesting that the conflict could have escalated significantly.
Overnight developments saw Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi initially denying the cease-fire but later stating that Iran would cease attacks if Israel did the same. Iranian state television confirmed the cease-fire, although the Israeli military reported multiple missile barrages from Iran, resulting in casualties in Beersheba.
Despite confirming the cease-fire at 9 a.m. local time, Israeli officials indicated that Iran had violated the agreement. The Israeli military's chief of staff warned of a forceful response to the breach, while Iranian sources denied the missile launch allegations.
The conflict began on June 13, following Israeli strikes against Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities. The U.S. became involved with airstrikes on key Iranian sites, which Israel had urged. Reports indicate significant casualties on both sides, with over 400 deaths in Iran and at least 28 in Israel as a result of ongoing hostilities.