Iran and Israel Announce End to Hostilities Amidst Lingering Threats

Iran and Israel declared an end to hostilities on Monday, following direct attacks that marked a significant escalation since the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East began. The exchange of fire, which included Israeli airstrikes on Beirut suburbs and Iranian missile responses targeting Iranian cities like Tehran, has raised regional tensions.

The Iranian armed forces announced they had delivered a "strong response" and "ceased operations," but warned of "much more severe and forceful measures" if aggression persists, particularly in southern Lebanon. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran "stopped attacking us" after "the blows we dealt" and vowed a strong response if Iran "makes the mistake of resuming its attacks."

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Israel has every right to defend itself.

U.S. President Donald Trump urged both Iran and Israel to "immediately" halt the attacks, calling for an "immediate CEASEFIRE." He indicated that negotiations were progressing, though he cautioned against "ignorance or stupidity" hindering the process. Despite Iranian warnings, Israel indicated it would continue targeting the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, with Defense Minister Israel Katz stating that any Iranian attempt to link Lebanon to attacks against Israel would be met with a "response of great force."

Earlier Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in casualties. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that an Israeli bombing in the Nabatiyeh region killed seven people, including a Syrian child and a woman. The Israeli military also reported intercepting three projectiles launched from Lebanon.

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We categorically reject Iran's threats. Any Iranian attempt to establish a link between Lebanon and Iran to attack Israel will receive a response of great force.