Just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Israel’s military reported six waves of Iranian missile attacks. Explosions were heard near Tel Aviv and Beersheba, where three people were killed, marking the first Israeli deaths since the truce was declared. The incident has raised doubts about the ceasefire’s immediate success.
Trump had earlier confirmed the ceasefire in a Truth Social post, praising both nations for ending what he called “The 12 Day War.” The deal, reportedly brokered in a call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was based on the condition that Iran would not launch further attacks. However, Iran’s foreign minister said hostilities would only stop if Israel ceased its airstrikes.
Iran’s SNN news agency stated that the country fired its final round of missiles before the ceasefire officially took effect. Meanwhile, Israeli military activity continued, including issuing evacuation alerts for residents in Tehran and sounding alarms in the Golan Heights due to fears of hostile aircraft. This suggests that the situation on the ground remains highly unstable.
The recent violence followed a major joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran’s underground nuclear facilities over the weekend. US officials claimed the action was intended to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon, although American intelligence agencies previously assessed that Iran was not actively pursuing one. Vice President JD Vance said the bombings had made Iran “incapable” of developing such a weapon.
Despite the tension, market reactions were mixed. The S&P 500 futures rose slightly, while US crude oil prices dropped due to reduced fears of supply disruptions. The news of a ceasefire brought temporary relief to investors, although ongoing missile attacks may reverse that optimism.
As of now, Iran has begun implementing the ceasefire, but conflicting actions on both sides show that full peace is far from guaranteed. Observers remain cautious, watching closely for signs of further escalation or a genuine move towards long-term stability in the region.