Iranian state media has denied reports of a missile attack on Israel following the official start of a ceasefire between the two countries, quoting national television sources on Tuesday.
Earlier, the Israeli military claimed it had detected launches from Iranian territory. Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel would respond “forcefully” if the threat was confirmed. Israel’s defence systems were reportedly activated to intercept the incoming projectiles, and the public was instructed to seek shelter.
The reported incident came less than three hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was “now in effect.” Trump had earlier detailed a phased 24-hour truce process, in which Iran would halt military operations first at 0400 GMT, followed by an Israeli cessation 12 hours later.
According to a statement from the Israeli government, the cabinet had convened the previous night, during which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel had fulfilled all its objectives under Operation Rising Lion, including neutralising what it called “an immediate dual existential threat: nuclear and ballistic.”
The statement also extended gratitude to President Trump and the United States for their role in supporting Israel’s defence and efforts to “remove the Iranian nuclear threat.” It warned, however, that Israel would “respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.”
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged the actions of Iran’s military, stating that they had continued operations against Israel until “the very last minute” before the ceasefire took effect at 4am GMT. He praised the armed forces for punishing Israel’s aggression.
Despite the conflicting narratives, the ceasefire remains officially in effect, with all eyes on both sides to maintain restraint amid fragile regional tensions.
