Iran has firmly denied accusations from Israel that it violated the newly announced ceasefire, dismissing reports that it fired missiles at Israeli territory after the truce took effect.
State broadcasters and official news agencies called the allegations baseless. “Iran denies any missile launches post-ceasefire,” state TV reported. Similarly, the semi-official ISNA agency repeated the denial via Telegram, and Nour News, which is close to Iran’s security apparatus, reinforced that Tehran remains committed to halting hostilities.
Despite this, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered retaliatory strikes on significant targets in Tehran, claiming a missile launch was detected early Tuesday, which triggered air raid sirens across northern Israel. Though local media like The Times of Israel reported one ballistic missile likely intercepted, Iranian officials insist no such launch occurred.
Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a stern warning online, saying “Tehran will tremble,” while the Israeli army later declared it safe for residents to leave shelters. Reports varied, with some outlets suggesting two missiles were fired and intercepted.
Amid this back-and-forth, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed that it had approved a ceasefire with Israel, describing it as a “national decision” after a series of retaliatory attacks that, according to Tehran, demonstrated its military strength. Yet, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that Iran’s halt in operations depended on Israel ceasing its aggression.
On the Israeli side, Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed Israel had met all military goals and had neutralized Iran’s nuclear and missile threats. He thanked US President Donald Trump for brokering the ceasefire and supporting Israel’s defense efforts.
Meanwhile, global reactions have poured in. Germany hailed the ceasefire as a hopeful sign for regional stability, while Pakistan urged all involved to show restraint and respect international law. However, violence on the ground continued: Iranian authorities reported casualties from Israeli airstrikes on a prison in Tehran and a residential area in Gilan province, leaving dozens dead or injured.
These developments underscore how fragile the ceasefire remains, with both sides trading blame while the risk of renewed escalation persists.
