Following heightened tensions and deadly exchanges, both Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The announcement marks a significant de-escalation in the conflict that had brought the region to the brink of war.
In an official statement released by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has agreed to President Trump’s ceasefire proposal with Iran.
The statement emphasized that while Israel has accepted the proposal, it reserves the right to respond forcefully to any violation, claiming that all of Israel's strategic objectives in the conflict have already been achieved.
This comes shortly after President Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire between Iran and Israel had officially begun.
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He urged both parties not to violate the agreement, adding, “Please do not break the ceasefire.”
Iran, according to its state media, began implementing the ceasefire at 9 AM Pakistan Standard Time and reopened its airspace.
Israeli airspace has also reportedly been reopened, though Israel had initially not issued a formal statement until Netanyahu’s office broke the silence.
Iranian outlets reported that missile attacks on Israeli-occupied territories had taken place just before the ceasefire went into effect, resulting in the deaths of three Israelis.
Despite the late announcement from Tel Aviv, the agreement appears to be holding.
In Iran’s first official response since the ceasefire took effect, Major General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), congratulated the Iranian nation and the families of martyrs on what he called a "victory."
He also warned President Trump, stating that if the U.S. dares to launch any further aggression against Iran, it will face a crushing response.
The ceasefire comes after days of escalating hostilities, and while it offers a temporary pause in conflict, the situation remains tense and fragile.
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