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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire between the two countries and has ordered what he described as “powerful strikes” on targets in the Iranian capital. In a statement, Katz said he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to "respond forcefully to Iran's violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran". Iranian state media has responded to Israel’s accusations, saying Iran denies reports that it fired a missile at Israel after the ceasefire began. Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister said the country would only halt its attacks if Israel did the same. The latest developments come after former US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran following 12 days of deadly cross-border attacks. Hours before the ceasefire was due to take effect, Tehran experienced what correspondents described as one of the most intense nights of the conflict so far, according to BBC Persian. Meanwhile, Israeli officials said four people had been killed inside Israel. The recent escalation follows Iran’s launch of missiles targeting a US airbase, in retaliation for strikes on its nuclear sites over the weekend. Qatar, which hosts the Al Udeid US airbase, said all of those missiles were intercepted. Iran, Israel remain silent on Trump-announced ceasefire; Qatar reportedly mediated Israeli military reports fresh missile launches In a separate development, the Israeli military has reported fresh missile launches from Iran. In a brief statement, it said: “Air defence systems are operating to intercept the threat” and urged residents to take shelter and remain there until further notice. The exact scale and details of the reported missile launch remain unclear, and Iran has not publicly acknowledged firing any missiles. This latest exchange casts further doubt over the fate of the ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of breaching the agreement. Iran has maintained that it would stop its attacks only if Israel did the same. Tensions between the two long-standing rivals have intensified in recent weeks, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

Iran and Israel may be on the verge of ending hostilities that carried on for a 12th straight day on Tuesday, after both sides gave indications of accepting US President Donald Trump's earlier announced ceasefire agreement. In the last hour, the Israeli government in a statement said it has agreed to Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal, adding: "Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire." Around 10.30am in Bangladesh, Iranian state television announced that a ceasefire had begun in its war with Israel, even as Israel warned the public of a new missile barrage launched from Iran. Iranian state television announced the ceasefire in a graphic on screen, not immediately acknowledging the new missile barrage coming after the deadline set by Trump in his earlier ceasefire announcement. ‘Please do not violate ceasefire’: Trump to Israel and Iran Around 6 hours earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. Israel police said a barrage of Iranian bombs damaged at least three densely packed residential buildings in Beersheba, killing at least 4 people, shortly after the deadline for Iran (10.30am in Bangladesh). Israel police said the impact of the hit was so great that some people were injured even while inside their bomb shelters. About an hour ago though, Israel’s Airports Authority said the country’s airspace has reopened for emergency flights after closing earlier due to an hourslong barrage of missiles from Iran. Israel in its statement said it agreed to the ceasefire proposal after "achieving the objectives" of its attacks on Iran. According to the statement, Israel has removed Iran's "dual immediate existential threat" from nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. Trump announces Israel-Iran truce after attack on US base in Qatar It also says Israel has "inflicted severe damage on the military leadership, and destroyed dozens of central Iranian government targets". Source: With inputs from BBC, AP, and Iranian and Israeli media.

Iranian state media have described the ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump as a deal “imposed on the enemy,” following a reported Iranian military strike on a US base located in Qatar. The ceasefire, which Trump claimed was brokered between Iran and Israel, comes amid heightened regional tensions. However, even after the announcement, Iranian anti-aircraft systems remained active, suggesting a state of alert within the country’s military. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen, reporting from Tehran, observed anti-aircraft fire lighting up the sky over the Iranian capital shortly after Trump made his statement regarding the truce. The continued activity of Iranian air defences raises questions about the stability and immediate effectiveness of the ceasefire agreement. ‘Please do not violate ceasefire’: Trump to Israel and Iran Tehran has yet to release an official government statement confirming the ceasefire terms, but state television characterised the development as a military and diplomatic victory, portraying the United States and its allies as having been forced into the deal under pressure. The situation remains tense as international observers watch for further developments or possible violations of the truce. #With inputs from CNN

Israel and Iran have both accepted a ceasefire proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing an end to their 12-day conflict that has rocked the Middle East. The agreement followed a final wave of Iranian missile attacks early Tuesday that killed at least four people in Israel, along with intense Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian sites overnight. Iran also fired a limited missile barrage at a U.S. military base in Qatar as part of its retaliation, though the strike resulted in no casualties after prior warnings were issued. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel's acceptance of the ceasefire, stating that the country had achieved its military objectives, including targeting Iran's nuclear and missile programs, damaging key Iranian military leadership, and asserting control over Tehran’s airspace. “Israel will respond decisively to any breach of the ceasefire,” Netanyahu warned. The final Iranian barrage heavily damaged residential buildings in Beersheba, Israel's largest southern city. Four bodies were recovered from one of the sites, and at least eight others were injured, some even while sheltering inside reinforced safe rooms designed to withstand rockets. President Trump declared the ceasefire officially in effect via a post on Truth Social, urging both sides to respect the agreement. His administration coordinated directly with Netanyahu and engaged Iran through diplomatic channels, with Qatar playing a mediating role in the talks. Iranian state media confirmed the ceasefire took effect at 7:30 a.m. local time, though Iranian officials offered mixed messages. Iran’s foreign minister initially stated there was no formal agreement, but signaled Iran would halt attacks if Israel ceased its operations by early Tuesday morning. ‘Please do not violate ceasefire’: Trump to Israel and Iran The conflict, dubbed the "12 Day War" by Trump, evoked comparisons to the 1967 Six-Day War, a sensitive historical reference for the region, particularly among Palestinians. During the fighting, Israeli airspace was temporarily shut down after Iranian missile attacks, forcing flights to divert or delay. Qatar also briefly closed its skies following Iran's strike on Al Udeid Air Base, but commercial flights in the region have since resumed. The toll from the 12-day conflict has been heavy. In Israel, at least 24 people have been killed and over 1,000 injured. Iranian casualties stand at nearly 1,000 dead and over 3,400 wounded, according to Human Rights Activists, a U.S.-based monitoring group. The victims include both civilians and security personnel. Iran denies any ceasefire agreement with Israel at present The U.S. has evacuated approximately 250 of its citizens from Israel amid the hostilities, with an estimated 700,000 Americans, mostly dual nationals, believed to be in the country. Source: With inputs from agency 

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran is ‘now in effect’, US President Donald Trump has announced, urging both nations to honour the agreement. “Please do not violate it!” Trump stated emphatically on Tuesday, following a period of heightened conflict that rattled the region. 3 dead in Iranian missile attack after Trump’s ceasefire announcement The ceasefire, announced by Trump several hours ago, has yet to receive an official response from Israel. Iran, on the other hand, has said it will only halt its attacks if Israel does the same. The fragile truce follows days of cross-border strikes and retaliatory missile launches. Overnight, Israel reported the deaths of four people as a result of attacks launched from Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran-based state media claimed a "last round of missiles" was fired just before the ceasefire came into force. Tehran itself was not spared in the overnight escalation. A reporter on the ground described the situation as harrowing, with residents visibly shaken. “I feel traumatised,” said one local, reflecting the emotional toll of the recent attacks. According to Iranian state media, the ceasefire was "imposed" on Israel following what they described as a "successful" Iranian missile attack on a US base in Qatar on Monday. Iran has framed this action as a direct response to strikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. Qatar, which hosts the targeted US base, confirmed that all missiles launched towards it had been intercepted. The situation remains tense despite the ceasefire announcement, with international observers urging restraint from all parties involved. # With inputs from BBC  

Air raid sirens were heard across parts of Israel early Tuesday following missile launches from Iran, further intensifying tensions as questions remain over a possible ceasefire agreement. In a statement, the Israeli military confirmed that missiles had been fired from Iranian territory and advised residents to take cover. According to Israel’s Channel 12, two rockets were launched toward northern Israel, both of which were intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems. The report added that one of the rockets was initially headed south. Iran denies any ceasefire agreement with Israel at present The missile launches and sirens came shortly after Israeli media outlets reported that Israel had paused its airstrikes on Iran around 0200 GMT, raising speculation that a ceasefire mentioned earlier by US President Donald Trump could be taking effect. Meanwhile, Iranian state television claimed that Israeli forces assassinated Mohammad Reza Siddiqi, an Iranian nuclear scientist, in recent strikes. The Israeli military has not issued any statement regarding the assassination allegation. Tensions in the region escalated sharply on Sunday after US forces carried out strikes on Iran’s Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. These attacks marked the latest episode in a US-backed Israeli military offensive against Iran that began on June 13, triggering retaliatory strikes by Tehran targeting Israel. Source: Anadolu 

A drone strike targeted a section of the Taji military base, run by the Iraqi army, located north of Baghdad, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Walid al-Tamimi, head of Baghdad Operations Command, informed Iraq’s state news agency INA that an unidentified drone carried out the strike inside the base. He stated that the incident caused no casualties and mentioned that more details will be provided later. Iran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar Meanwhile, some local media outlets reported that the drone strike was aimed at a French-made radar system deployed at the site. The Taji base, previously used by the US-led international coalition, was handed over to Iraqi forces in 2020. Source: Anadolu      

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said there are currently no conditions for restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but emphasized the need to intensify diplomatic efforts. Speaking to the Russian newspaper Izvestia ahead of US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, Ryabkov expressed doubt over the deal’s revival. “At the moment, I do not see conditions for restoring the [Iran deal],” Ryabkov told Izvestia. “But this does not mean abandoning diplomacy. On the contrary, now is the time to redouble efforts to reach decisions that could help stabilize the situation.” The Russian diplomat added that Moscow understands “the logic and argumentation of our friends in Tehran,” stressing that “this of course means ending the strikes and halting any further escalation by the other side.” Iran denies any ceasefire agreement with Israel at present He also noted that a cessation of attacks is a “clear pre-condition” for Iranian authorities to consider political and diplomatic options. The 2015 nuclear deal aimed to restrict Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for lifting international sanctions. However, the agreement unraveled after Trump withdrew the US from the pact in 2018, despite renewed negotiations earlier this year. Tehran cancelled the latest round of talks following Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory. Source: Al Jezeera      

Qatar Airways has resumed flights in Qatari airspace, flight-tracking data monitored by the Associated Press showed early Tuesday, indicating that authorities in Doha believe the threat to the energy-rich nation has eased. Qatar had previously closed its airspace following Iran’s missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military installation in the region. Trump announces Israel-Iran truce after attack on US base in Qatar Several Qatar Airways flights were diverted after the Iranian strikes. Source: Al Jaezeera      

Iranian and Israeli officials have so far declined to comment on the ceasefire agreement announced by US President Donald Trump, amid reports that Qatar played a significant mediating role in brokering the deal. Officials from Iran's Foreign Ministry told Anadolu Agency that they are “monitoring the developments” and will announce “the result” later, without confirming or denying the ceasefire claim. The spokesperson for the Israeli military also did not respond to Anadolu’s request for comment on the matter. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a meeting with members of the Security Cabinet, according to Israel’s Channel 12. The same outlet reported that Netanyahu has instructed his ministers not to make any public statements regarding the ceasefire agreement until further notice. Iran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar Earlier, the Hebrew-language channel i24 News quoted an Israeli source as saying that Qatar had facilitated the ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran, though there has been no official confirmation from any of the involved parties. US President Trump, posting on his Truth Social platform, declared that both sides had agreed to a deal to halt hostilities. “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!" Trump wrote. Tensions in the region intensified sharply on Sunday after US forces bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Brent crude dips below $70 amid Iran-Israel tensions The strikes marked the latest phase of a US-backed Israeli military offensive against Iran that began on June 13, prompting retaliatory attacks from Tehran on Israeli targets. Source: Anadolu