Israel Vows Forceful Response After Iran Allegedly Violates Ceasefire Agreement

Middle East tensions spiked sharply today after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that the Israeli military has been instructed to "respond forcefully" to what he termed was Iran's breach of a just-finished ceasefire agreement. The declaration came following reports of missile fires from Iran heading for Israel, mere hours after a U.S.-mediated truce was announced.

 

1. Ceasefire Violated Within Hours

2. Iran's Stance and Regional Fallout

3. Strategic Implications

Sources: Mathrubhumi, Economic Times, Indian Express, Times of Israel, Sky News