Tel Aviv – Tensions escalated dramatically as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to launch “intense strikes” on Tehran, accusing Iran of breaching a ceasefire declared by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier today.
According to military sources, two ballistic missiles were detected launching from Iran toward northern Israel shortly after the ceasefire took effect. Both missiles were successfully intercepted, prompting a swift military response. Katz emphasized that the targets would include “regime assets and terror infrastructure” in Tehran, a move consistent with Israel’s longstanding policy of retaliating forcefully against breaches of its security agreements.
Iran, however, has strongly denied these allegations. State media outlets, including Nour News and ISNA, along with the Iranian armed forces’ general staff, rejected any claims of missile launches post-ceasefire. Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had warned that retaliatory strikes would cease if Israel halted its military actions by 4:00 AM Tehran time—a condition reportedly met until the alleged violation occurred.
In a further warning, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council called for a “decisive, firm, and timely” response to any future provocations, setting the stage for a potential escalation.
The ceasefire was intended to bring an end to a brutal 12-day conflict marked by heavy exchanges. Prior to today’s developments, Israel had targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and key leadership figures, while Iran retaliated by launching missile strikes against Israeli cities, including an attack in Beersheba that claimed five lives. Residents in Tehran recalled one of the worst nights of the conflict, as intense bombardments caused widespread devastation.
With diplomatic efforts now faltering, both sides appear poised for further escalation, leaving the international community on edge as the situation continues to unfold.