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Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will respect the ceasefire with Iran 'as long as the other side does'. Katz's words came after a conversation with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The minister said he thanked Hegseth for President Donald Trump's "courageous decision" to act jointly with Israel against Iran's nuclear threat, and reported that the secretary praised the IDF for its "historic achievements". The two also agreed to deepen US-Israeli security cooperation.

"The ceasefire is indeed in place and I think we will have it for a long time." This was said by Donald Trump speaking to reporters on board Air Force One, which recently landed in Amsterdam. The president confirmed that he had spoken to Benjamin Netanyahu: 'I told him 'turn the two planes around, that's it, and they did, which I respect them enormously'. Trump, who this morning had expressed his frustration at Iran and Israel's truce violations, said he believes it will not happen again: 'I think they're both tired of this and Iran will not have a nuclear weapon'.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a visit to the United States in the wake of the US military intervention against Iranian nuclear sites, in support of Israel's 12-day campaign, pro-Iranian broadcaster Channel 14 has predicted. Diplomatic sources in Washington quoted by the Times of Israel, however, say they are not aware of such plans.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian announced "the end of the 12-day war imposed" by Israel, in a written message addressed to the nation and published by the Irna news agency. "Today, after the heroic resistance of our great nation, which is writing history with its determination, we witness the establishment of a truce and the end of this 12-day war, imposed by Israel's adventurism and provocations," Pezeshkian wrote

With the approval of Defence Minister Israel Katz, the Home Front Command of the IDF informed the population of the end of the restrictions in the country implemented until now for the war with Iran. At the moment, the new provision is in force from 8pm (7pm in Italy) to the same time on Thursday. All areas of Israel may return to full activity.

Iranian airspace has been reopened after the ceasefire with Israel following 12 days of fighting and US intervention, writes FlightRadar24, the international air traffic monitoring site. International flights can now land and take off from Tehran airport without the need for a permit.

The Iranian Telecommunications Authority has announced that WhatsApp will remain blocked in the country, while Telegram will be allowed to resume after precautionary measures were taken during the Israeli attacks. This was reported by Iran International, an opposition-linked channel based in London. In an official communication, Tehran reiterated its accusation that the American colossus owned by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta group was in the service of spying "on the Zionist enemy". While it acknowledged Telegram, the most widely used messaging platform in Iran, founded by Pavel Durov, for being 'neutral'.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and urged the two countries to "fully respect it". "The fighting must stop, the populations of the two countries have already suffered too much," he added, "I sincerely hope that this ceasefire can be replicated in the other conflicts in the region."

A loud explosion was heard in Damascus and smoke can be seen rising from the western part of the city. This was reported by Al Arabiya citing local witnesses. The cause of the explosion is not known at the moment.

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The 7 October 2023 attack against Israel 'would not have been possible without Iran'. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this in a speech in parliament today, stating that by funding and equipping 'terrorist organisations' in the region, including the Houthi in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Palestinian group Hamas, 'the Iranian leadership has destabilised the entire Near and Middle East for decades'.

That is why, he added, Iran cannot be allowed to 'possess nuclear weapons'.

Demonstrations to celebrate 'victory over Israel' are taking place in central Tehran and Qazvin as the ceasefire with Israel seems to be holding. TV channels in the Islamic Republic are broadcasting pictures of the demonstrations during which slogans are raised against the US and Israel. The demonstrators are waving flags of Iran and pictures of the Supreme Guide, Ali Khamenei. Signs can also be seen with the Farsi inscriptions 'marg bar Israeel' and 'marg bar Amrik' or 'death to Israel' and 'death to the USA'.

A European citizen was arrested by the Revolutionary Guard in Bandar Abbas on charges of espionage for spying on sensitive and military areas of Iran and Hormozgan province. This was reported by the Iranian news agency Tasnim, according to which the European citizen 'had entered the country as a tourist and had travelled to various provinces, including Hormozgan, to gather information from sensitive and military centres'.

- At the Federal Reserve "we are on alert" for possible cyber attacks by Iran, "because we could be a target". This was stated by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell in response to a question during a US congressional hearing.

Powell also pointed out that the US central bank is in contact with other federal agencies and the entire banking system on this issue: 'so that banks are prepared for possible attacks,' he explained.

"The announced truce in the clashes between Israel and Iran is good news, but remains fragile. All sides should hold fast" to the truce "and refrain from further violence. Any further escalation must be avoided. The EU stands in solidarity with all those affected, including Qatar last night. Now is the time to return to the negotiating table, to be a turning point for the whole region. I will continue to work towards this goal with all parties'. EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Kaja Kallas wrote this on X.

China supports Iran's efforts 'to safeguard its sovereignty and security and, on this basis, to achieve an effective ceasefire to allow the population to resume normal life and to promote the cooling of the situation in the Middle East as soon as possible'. This was said by Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi. The latter, according to the account released by Beijing diplomacy, briefed Wang "on the latest regional developments.

Several employees and visiting family members were killed in the Israeli attack on the Evin prison in Tehran. This was stated by the head of the Iranian judiciary, according to the Israeli daily Haaretz.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he will respect the ceasefire if Israel does. "If the Zionist regime does not violate the ceasefire, Iran will not," Pezeshkian said during a phone call with Malaysia's premier, Anwar Ibrahim, as reported by the Islamic Republic's presidency website

"China can now continue to buy oil from Iran. I hope it will also buy from the United States. It was a great honour to make this possible!" President Donald Trump wrote this in a post on Truth social.

The four people killed this morning in Iran's missile attack on Beersheba were apparently in their air raid shelters. This is according to a preliminary investigation by the Israeli army's Home Front Command (IDF), cited by the Times of Israel. Two missiles were fired at Beersheba at 5:40am, one of which was intercepted while the other hit the sixth floor of an apartment complex in the southern city, the newspaper writes. According to the investigation, the missile directly hit two bomb shelters, completely destroying one and killing four people inside.

Bomb shelters are designed to withstand the shock wave of ballistic missiles and shrapnel, but not a direct impact with a large explosive warhead. According to the Times of Israel, this is the second case of casualties caused by a direct impact on a reinforced room during the war between Israel and Iran. The IDF stated in any case that reinforced rooms are still the safest place to be during ballistic missile attacks. The Israeli Air Force is investigating why the missile was not intercepted. Beersheba received an early warning at 5:07am, but the sirens did not sound until 5:40am. Civilians were ordered to stay near the air raid shelters during that time.

The Israeli Air Force recently conducted a small attack against an Iranian radar north of Tehran: this was confirmed by the Tel Aviv authorities quoted by Israeli media. The attack is a response to the launching of two ballistic missiles by Iran against Israel, which took place this morning after the beginning of the ceasefire. After the rant on Truth, Trump and Netanyahu had a call, during which they apparently agreed that a 'symbolic' target would be hit in response to Iran's ceasefire violation.

"Israel will not attack Iran. All planes will return home as they give a friendly salute to Iran. No one will be hurt, ceasefire is in effect!" Thus Donald Trump insists on Truth adding in another post that "Iran will no longer rebuild its nuclear facilities".

Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu spoke with Donald Trump on the phone: the two leaders are trying to reach an understanding after Trump asked Israel to recall the pilots and not to attack Iran. However, Jerusalem's orientation is to proceed with a symbolic attack after Iran violated the ceasefire this morning. Israeli media report this.

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Fredrich Merz will have a meeting in The Hague before the opening of the NATO summit. This was announced by the Elysée Palace. France, Great Britain and Germany form the so-called E3 format, a key player for the European side in the negotiation rounds with Iran and on the Middle East crises.

US President Donald Trump said that both Israel and Iran had violated the ceasefire he had announced a few hours earlier and that he was not satisfied with either country, but especially Israel. International media reported this. Speaking to reporters before leaving for the NATO summit in The Hague , Trump said that Israel had 'dropped' missiles immediately after agreeing to the deal. Regarding Iran , Trump said that the country's nuclear capabilities are exhausted and that it will never rebuild its nuclear programme.

"Israel. Don't drop those bombs. If you do, it is a gross violation. Bring your pilots home now!" US President Donald Trump writes this on Truth

US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about the ceasefire violations by Israel and Iran. Speaking to reporters before taking off for The Hague, where he will attend the NATO summit, the White House chief stressed that he was 'really unhappy' about Israel.

US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about the ceasefire violations by Israel and Iran. Speaking to reporters before taking off for The Hague, where he will attend the NATO summit, the White House chief stressed that he was 'really unhappy' about Israel.

"Hamas and Israel will conduct indirect negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza in the next two days," Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani said at a joint press conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Al Thani said he 'hoped Israel would not take advantage of the situation with Iran to attack Gaza'. This was reported by the Israeli media citing Reuters. (

Iran claimed that at least 610 people have been killed since the beginning of the war with Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he will have a telephone conversation with Donald Trump today. Departing Norway after a two-day visit, Macron said that 'a discerning discussion with Iran is the right path and we will continue in this direction', stressing that he feared 'an increased risk' of Iran enriching uranium in a clandestine manner

- "The situation still remains volatile and unstable," were the words of French President Emmanuel Macron at the end of his two-day visit to Norway, responding to a question about the latest events in the Middle East. "The latest minutes," Macron said from Norway, "show that the situation is still very fragile, and the stability of the entire region depends on it. "Our goal," he continued, "is for Iran not to obtain a nuclear weapon.

"This morning's scenario was going in the direction we hoped for, now the situation has once again become complicated" as "the truce has been violated on the Iranian side. Israel could respond with a hopefully commensurate and symmetrical response. After the violation, however, Iran' confirmed its willingness for the truce and this 'could be read as a division in the Iranian scenario to be taken into account'. "The situation is still very complex but we are still confident that we can move forward with a truce and that we can return to negotiations." PM Giorgia Meloni said so in her reply to the Senate.

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After media reports, comes the official announcement. Iran denies having launched missiles in the direction of Israel "in the last few hours", despite Israeli claims after Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire. The Army General Staff has "denied launching missiles from Iran in the direction" of Israel "in recent hours", state TV reported.

The status of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is still unclear and it is not certain whether it will last, but Russia would welcome it. This was said by Foreign Minister Serghei Lavrov, quoted by the Interfax news agency.

Iran denied having fired a missile towards Israel after the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries, Iranian state media reported.

Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had instructed the IDF to "respond forcefully to Iran's violation of the ceasefire with intensive strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran". Two ballistic missiles, writes the Times of Israel, were launched from Iran towards Israel after a ceasefire had gone into effect. Both were intercepted.

Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck dozens of Iranian military targets in Tehran overnight, dropping over 100 munitions. This was stated by the IDF spokesperson, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, at a press conference.

He said the attacks again targeted the 'headquarters of the Spnd nuclear project' and weapons production sites in the Iranian capital.

++ Von der Leyen, 'Europe welcomes the truce' ++

(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, 24 JUN - "Europe welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire by President Trump. This is an important step towards restoring stability in a region under tension. This must be our collective priority. We call on Iran to engage seriously in a credible diplomatic process. The negotiating table remains the only viable way forward'. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen writes this on social media. (ANSA).

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The Israeli army speaks of a new missile launch in progress against Israel. Air raid warning sirens sound.

Another nuclear scientist killed in an Israeli raid in the night. This was reported by Tehran State TV, which identified the victim as Mohammad Reza Seddighi Saber, who was killed while at his parents' home in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, in northern Iran. A few days ago, the TV recalls, his 17-year-old son had been killed in a raid on his home in Tehran. Saber was on the US sanctioned list.

At the same time as the latest missile launches between Israel and Iran and Donald Trump's announcement of a truce, alarms rang out at dawn at the Italian Unifil base in Shama, south of Lebanon. An alert that orders personnel to stay in safe places with protective equipment and that does not at the moment envisage sheltering in bunkers.

Israel has declared that it will 'react with force' to any violation of the ceasefire in Iran.

Israel: 'Achieved goals, OK to Trump ceasefire proposal'

An Israeli official told the news site Walla that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced by US President Donald Trump will remain in place "if both sides respect it". There are currently no official statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or other Israeli officials on the matter.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a restricted security cabinet meeting today. This was reported by CNN, citing a source familiar with the matter. The meeting was attended by Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Defence Minister Israel Katz, Shas party secretary Aryeh Deri, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Iran today reported the deaths of nine people in an Israeli attack on Gilan province. This was reported by the Tasnim news agency. The deputy governor of the province said that in addition to the nine dead, there were 33 wounded including women and children.

A drone hit the radar system of a military base in southern Iraq during the night. This was reported by security sources, after a similar attack had hit a military base in Baghdad. The raid against the Imam Ali airbase in Dih Qar province caused material damage, the sources told Afp.

In the latest attack carried out by the Iranians against Israel and costing the lives of four people, 10-15 missiles were fired in six waves, the IDF said in an initial assessment. And as the sirens rang out in Israel, shortly after 4 a.m. Italian time, Donald Trump published a post in which he wrote: "Israel and Iran came to me, almost at the same time, and said, "PEACE!" I knew the moment was NOW. The world and the Middle East are the real winners! Both nations will see enormous love, peace and prosperity in their future. They have so much to gain and so much to lose if they stray from the path of JUSTICE and TRUTH. The future of Israel and Iran is limitless and full of great promise. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!". And then again, just before 6 o'clock, in a reference to Saturday's attack on Iranian nuclear sites, the US president recalled: 'We could not have concluded today's agreement without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots and all those associated with that operation. In a way, very ironic, that perfect 'shot' late in the day put it all together and the deal was done."

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Trump returns to praise the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. "We could not have made today's deal without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots and all those associated with this operation," Trump writes on Truth Social. "In a way, very ironic, that perfect, late night 'shot' brought everyone together and the deal was done!!!," the US president wrote, apparently referring to the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. In an earlier post, Trump wrote: "Israel and Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, 'Peace!' I knew the time was Now. The world and the Middle East are the real winners! Both nations will see tremendous love, peace and prosperity in their future."

The Iranian news agency Fars, close to the government in Tehran, reports that 'after the last missile attack, the cease-fire with Israel began at 7.30 a.m. Tehran time' (6 a.m. Italian time).

Despite Iran's announcement that a cease-fire with Israel would come into force at 7:30am Tehran time (6am in Italy), new air warnings are being issued in the centre of the Jewish State and on the West Bank.