Iran Denies Missile Launch as Israel Accuses Tehran of Ceasefire Violation
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered “intense strikes” on the Iranian capital, Tehran, after accusing Iran of violating a truce brokered by the United States and Qatar Iran has denied Israeli claims that it fired missiles toward Israel in breach of the newly brokered ceasefire agreement, according to state-affiliated IRIB broadcaster and the ISNA news agency. The denial follows statements by Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, accusing Iran of violating the truce and ordering “intense strikes” on targets in Tehran in response. Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli media reported that the military had intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory shortly after the ceasefire took effect. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said air defense systems were activated to neutralize the threat. Iranian officials, however, have rejected the accusation, insisting that they remain committed to the terms of the ceasefire and did not initiate any new military action. With both sides trading claims and denials, concerns are mounting over the future of the fragile truce, which had been hailed internationally as a major breakthrough in halting the 12-day conflict. Diplomats are now urging restraint and verification of facts before escalation resumes.