Israel to Launch Strong Retaliation Following Iran's Ceasefire Violation with Missile Strike
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to initiate a robust counterattack after Iran launched two ballistic missiles at Israel, breaching a recently negotiated ceasefire. The missiles, which were fired shortly after the truce was supposed to be in effect, were intercepted by Israel's air defense systems.
In a statement released this morning, Katz announced that the IDF had been instructed to execute "intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran," describing Iran's actions as a "blatant breach" of the ceasefire agreement. This directive follows a high-level security meeting attended by Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
The ceasefire, announced just a day earlier by U.S. President Donald Trump, was designed to halt nearly two weeks of hostilities between Israel and Iran. However, tensions flared almost immediately, with missile alarms sounding across northern Israel on Tuesday and the subsequent confirmed attack by Iran.
This latest incident raises concerns that the fragile ceasefire could completely unravel, potentially drawing the two nations back into open conflict. Israeli military officials have indicated that operations targeting significant regime assets in Tehran could commence within hours, pending further strategic evaluations.
As the situation worsens, global powers are urging restraint while regional actors brace for possible repercussions. The international community remains anxious, closely observing what could become a renewed and intensified phase of the conflict.
