Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered “intense strikes” on Tehran, accusing Iran of breaching a U.S.- and Qatar-brokered ceasefire.
The order followed reports of two intercepted ballistic missiles allegedly launched by Iran toward Israel.
Katz directed the military to target regime sites in Iran’s capital, heightening tensions on the 12th day of conflict.
Israel’s military, as stated by Brigadier General Effie Defrin, remains vigilant, warning that “the danger persists” despite the truce announcement.
Iran firmly denied Israel’s accusations of missile launches, with its armed forces’ general staff dismissing the claims through state media.
The Supreme National Security Council confirmed a ceasefire, describing recent strikes on Israel and a U.S. base in Qatar as a measured response to prior attacks.
Meanwhile, Atomic Energy chief Mohammad Eslami outlined plans to restore Iran’s nuclear program, which has faced attacks, emphasizing continuity.
Israel’s military waged attacks on Iran in three stages on Tuesday until 9 AM local time (05:30 GMT), Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central military headquarters reported, two hours after Iran began observing the ceasefire at 7:30 AM per the Trump-brokered timeline, which required Israel to comply 12 hours later.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council warned its forces are prepared to “decisively respond” to any renewed aggression.
Iran expressed appreciation to Qatar for its role in de-escalation efforts, despite Qatar’s objection to Iran’s retaliatory strike on a U.S. base in Al Udeid.
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Rafael Grossi welcomed the ceasefire, urging renewed cooperation with Iran to resolve its nuclear program disputes diplomatically.
Since Israel’s attack on June 13, over 400 people, including 13 children, have been killed in Iran, with at least 3,247 others wounded, while in Israel, at least 24 people have been killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes; both nations face challenges in upholding the fragile truce.