Tel Aviv: A ceasefire between Israel and Iran took effect at 0400 GMT Tuesday following a series of missile attacks by Iran targeting Israeli territory. The Israeli army confirmed that a total of 11 missiles were launched in six successive waves from Iran, marking a tense escalation leading up to the ceasefire.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Israeli emergency medical service reported that at least six people were killed and 15 others were injured, with some in critical condition, after a rocket struck a residential building in the southern city of Beersheba. Explosions were also reported in Tel Aviv and central Israel. Iranian media confirmed the ceasefire’s commencement, noting it followed the “final salvos” of missile fire. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority and military radio reported the ceasefire’s start, though Israeli officials have yet to make formal comments.
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that a ceasefire agreement had been reached between Israel and Iran. He stated on his Truth Social platform that both nations have agreed to a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” to begin after ongoing missions are completed. Trump detailed that the ceasefire would last 12 hours, with an official end to the conflict to be recognized after 24 hours, marking the conclusion of the 12-day war. During the ceasefire, both sides are expected to maintain peace and respect.
In a related development, Iran launched a missile attack on the US military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday. This move was in retaliation for the US targeting of three Iranian nuclear sites the previous day. Iranian media reported that the missile launch matched the number of bombs used by the US in their attack. Qatar confirmed one missile struck the US base without causing casualties or damage, while the remaining missiles were intercepted and fell into the sea, as stated by Brig. Gen. Shayeq al-Hajri, the Qatari Armed Forces deputy chief of Staff, during a press conference in Doha.
Meanwhile, NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed Ukraine’s “irreversible” path to membership ahead of a key summit. Speaking at a press conference in The Hague, Rutte emphasized that the alliance’s commitment to Ukraine remains unchanged since last year’s declaration in Washington. As the summit approaches, Rutte highlighted the import