Please do not violate ceasefire’: Trump to Israel and Iran
World Desk
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.
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.
Source :BBC
