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Israel has accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement, while Iran's state media has denied reports of launching missile attacks. According to Al Jazeera, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz accused Iran of launching missiles and ordered the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to carry out extensive strikes in response.
The Times of Israel reported that Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward northern Israel, both of which were intercepted by Israeli defense systems. Following the start of the ceasefire, the IDF lifted its alert status and declared it safe for Israelis to leave shelters. However, Israel claims that Iran launched another attack shortly afterward.
Prior to this, Israel had confirmed its agreement to a U.S.-brokered bilateral ceasefire with Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel had achieved its military objectives, including neutralizing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile threats. Israel has warned that it will respond decisively to any ceasefire violations.
Meanwhile, in Iran’s northern Gilan province, an attack by an unknown terrorist group killed at least nine people and injured 33, completely destroying four houses. Iran has accused Israel of being behind this attack. However, Iran’s armed forces general staff and Nour News have denied launching any missile attacks on Israel after the ceasefire took effect.
These developments have heightened tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict. The effectiveness of the U.S.-mediated ceasefire is now in question, as both sides continue to accuse each other of attacks.
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