A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran began Tuesday after a night of intense missile exchanges, marking a fragile pause in escalating tensions. 💥 Both sides unleashed final salvos just hours before the truce took effect, resulting in casualties and explosions reported in cities from Beersheba to Tehran.
Rockets & Retaliation
Israel’s military reported six waves of Iranian missiles, while residents of Tehran described 'earth-shaking' blasts in the capital. At least four people died in southern Israel, while nine were killed in strikes on Iran’s Gilan province, per local authorities.
Trump’s Truce Push
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire late Monday, later urging compliance on Truth Social: "THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!" ✍️ Israel reopened its airspace shortly after the agreement began.
What’s Next?
While the immediate threat has eased, analysts warn the situation remains volatile. 🔍 The strikes mark the first direct military confrontation between the two nations in decades, raising global concerns about broader Middle East stability.
