The ceasefire declared by the US President between Israel and Iran is off to a rocky start, with Israel claiming to have intercepted Iranian missiles just hours after the truce was announced. This alleged violation has led to an immediate order for retaliation from Israel’s Defense Minister.
Air raid sirens sounded in northern Israel, signaling the purported Iranian missile launch, approximately two and a half hours after the ceasefire was declared. Israeli officials reported the interception of two missiles, prompting Defense Minister Israel Katz to order a “forceful” response against Tehran.
The US President had announced the “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” on social media, urging both nations to comply. While both Israel and Iran had publicly accepted the truce after intense pre-ceasefire exchanges, the immediate allegations and retaliatory orders underscore the fragility of the agreement.
The conflict’s preceding days saw significant violence, including intense Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and Iranian missile attacks that resulted in casualties in southern Israel. The current situation suggests that despite diplomatic declarations, the potential for renewed large-scale hostilities remains high.