Ceasefire Breached: Iran Launches Missile at Israel, IDF Activates Air Defenses

Tensions flared once again on Tuesday as Israeli media reported that a missile was launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, just hours after the recently agreed ceasefire between both nations came into effect.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that missile alerts were triggered and air defense systems were activated to intercept the projectile. Initial reports did not confirm if the missile caused any damage or casualties.

Reacting swiftly, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned of retaliation, declaring, “Tehran will tremble.”

The incident comes amid hopes of de-escalation following the announcement of a dual-phase ceasefire deal brokered between Iran and Israel, widely dubbed the “12-Day War” truce. Under the agreement, Iran was to begin a 12-hour ceasefire, followed by Israel, culminating in a full cessation of hostilities.

It remains unclear how this breach will affect the fragile truce, but Israeli officials have vowed a response. International observers now fear the return of open conflict if diplomatic efforts to salvage the ceasefire fail.