Ceasefire in Tatters as Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran
Barely a day after U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, tensions flared once more as Israeli forces resumed airstrikes on Iranian targets, casting doubt on the truce’s viability.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday confirmed that he had ordered renewed military operations against Tehran, accusing Iran of breaching the agreement by allegedly launching fresh missile attacks.
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“In response to Iran’s flagrant violation of the ceasefire declared by President Trump, we have resumed high-intensity operations targeting key regime and terror infrastructure within Tehran,” Katz announced.
His remarks came amid rising international concern following 12 days of intense military confrontation between the two Middle Eastern rivals. The conflict, which began with tit-for-tat drone and missile strikes, escalated significantly before the United States stepped in to mediate.
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However, Iranian state-affiliated news agency ISNA swiftly denied the allegation, reporting—via REUTERS—that no missiles had been launched towards Israel following the ceasefire.
In a conflicting narrative, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, told local media that while there is no formal ceasefire agreement, Tehran had agreed to halt hostilities on the condition that Israel ceased its “illegal acts of aggression” by 4 a.m. local time.
The fragile truce was already on edge before Tuesday’s developments. Just hours earlier, missiles reportedly launched from Iran had struck the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, killing at least four civilians. Israel cited the attack as justification for resuming military action.
Meanwhile, the broader fallout from the conflict continues to spread. On Monday evening, Iran also launched a barrage of missiles targeting a U.S. military installation in Qatar, in retaliation for recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
As of press time, there has been no clear indication whether the ceasefire still holds or if both sides are spiraling into another full-scale confrontation. The White House has yet to respond to the latest developments.
Observers say the situation remains highly volatile, with the risk of broader regional escalation growing by the hour.