A wave of powerful explosions jolted the Iranian capital early Tuesday morning, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to a phased ceasefire aimed at ending nearly two weeks of escalating conflict.
Loud blasts were reported across northern and central Tehran around 3:00 am local time, as warplanes were seen flying overhead. The strikes occurred barely an hour before the proposed ceasefire was expected to take effect at 4:00 am, raising questions over whether hostilities had truly been halted.
Initially, Iranian authorities denied any agreement had been reached, insisting that fighting continued into its 12th consecutive day. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi later suggested that a ceasefire might have come into effect, though no official confirmation has yet been issued by either Tehran or Tel Aviv.
U.S. President Donald Trump remained vague about the specifics of the ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, announced late Monday. While Trump described it as a breakthrough deal that could end days of deadly escalation, he did not disclose the terms or timeline of the arrangement. There has been no official confirmation from the Israeli government regarding the ceasefire. In fact, Israeli officials reported that Iran continued to launch missile attacks overnight, killing at least three people and casting doubt over the effectiveness and enforcement of the proposed truce.
Meanwhile, Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards warned Washington of dire consequences if U.S. forces engage in further military actions against the Islamic Republic. “We warn the foolish and stupid American president that any renewed aggression will be met with a more devastating and unforgettable response,” said Major General Mohammad Pakpour, speaking via state-run television.
In a further sign of heightened tensions, Iranian authorities reportedly urged residents of Ramat Gan, a city near Tel Aviv, to evacuate ahead of a potential missile strike.
While President Trump has characterized the reported ceasefire as a diplomatic breakthrough, the lack of clarity from both Iran and Israel suggests that the situation remains volatile and far from resolved.
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