ISLAMABAD:
Fresh missile strikes from Iran rocked southern Israel on Tuesday, just hours after US President Donald Trump declared a “complete ceasefire” between Iran and Israel.
Israel’s military reported six waves of missile launches, while emergency services confirmed four deaths in Beersheba — the first casualties in Israel since the ceasefire was declared.
Explosions were heard near Tel Aviv and other areas, sending shockwaves across the already fragile truce.
The Israeli Defense Forces accused Iran of violating the agreement, prompting immediate calls for retaliation.
Meanwhile, Iran’s state media denied any post-ceasefire attacks, claiming the last missiles were fired just before the truce took effect.
Ceasefire Timeline Under Scrutiny
President Trump had announced the ceasefire late Monday, suggesting a phased implementation — allowing both sides time to conclude ongoing military operations.
In his Truth Social post, Trump said:
However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made it clear that Iran’s compliance was conditional:
If Israel ceased its “illegal aggression” by 4am Tehran time (5:30am PKT), Iran would halt further retaliation.
Otherwise, Tehran reserved the right to continue military action.
Strategic Diplomacy and Regional Impacts
Tehran’s confirmation of the ceasefire reportedly came after Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani intervened in talks.
Additionally, US officials — including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — were said to be in contact with Iranian representatives.
While Israel stayed mostly silent, Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu instructed cabinet members not to comment publicly.
The truce, while shaky, triggered a positive market reaction.
S&P 500 futures rose by 0.4%, and oil prices dropped due to reduced fears of regional supply disruption.
Still, with both sides trading accusations, global observers remain wary of a complete return to stability.
