Israel to ‘respond forcefully’ after accusing Iran of breaking ceasefire

After intercepting missiles from Iran, Israel’s Defence Minister has ordered the military to “respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire”. Follow live updates.

Mere hours after a ceasefire was declared between warring nations Israel and Iran, missiles have been sent towards Northern Israel from Iran.

The Israeli military told CNN it had intercepted two missiles launched from Iran.

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a statement saying he has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to “respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran”.

The Israeli government had earlier released a statement saying the nation agreed to US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal after fulfilling its objectives against Iran.

“Israel has eliminated an immediate and dual existential threat — both in the nuclear domain and in the realm of ballistic missiles,” the statement read.

“Additionally, the IDF has achieved full aerial control over Tehran’s skies, dealt a severe blow to the Iranian military leadership, and destroyed dozens of key regime targets in Iran.”

US President Donald Trump had earlier announced the ceasefire on his social media platform.

“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT,” he wrote on his Truth Social account.

“PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!”

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