Ceasefire in Doubt as Iran, Israel Blame Each Other for Violations

The Iranian military command reported that Israel carried out an attack on Iran at 9 a.m. local time, violating the ceasefire agreement.

In response to Israel’s alleged breach of the ceasefire, Iran’s top security authority stated that the Iranian armed forces do not rely on the enemy’s statements and remain fully prepared to retaliate against any act of aggression.

Earlier, Israel had previously announced a ceasefire, stating that its objectives from the June 13 bombing campaign against Iran had been achieved. Iran agreed to halt retaliatory strikes if Israeli attacks stopped. However, Iran’s state news agency ISNA denied any missile launches after the ceasefire began, calling such claims false.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed acceptance of the ceasefire in coordination with US President Trump and expressed gratitude to the U.S. for its support against the Iranian nuclear threat.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said Iran would stop retaliating from 4 a.m. Tehran time if Israel ceased its strikes.

Despite the ceasefire, the Israeli military warned that threats remain. Spokesperson Brigadier General Effi Defrin said the army remains on high alert and urged the public to strictly follow safety guidelines.

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