LIVE Iran-Israel battle: Truce holds as Trump fumes over doubts on US strike success

The ceasefire between Iran and Israel, brokered by US President Donald Trump, seems to be holding for now, although tensions stay excessive following reported violations by each side. Inside hours of the truce taking impact, Iran is claimed to have launched a missile strike, whereas Israel reportedly carried out an assault on Tehran.

In the meantime, US intelligence assessments have raised issues that latest American strikes on Iranian nuclear websites might not have achieved their goal. Reviews recommend the bombings solely delayed Iran’s nuclear programme by a number of months, fairly than inflicting lasting harm. The White Home has firmly denied these claims, dismissing them as inaccurate and unhelpful hypothesis.

President Trump, addressing the violations in a televised speech, publicly rebuked each Iran and Israel. He used sturdy language, together with a uncommon on-air expletive, to criticise the breaches and ordered Israeli forces to stop operations and return their fighter jets.

Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has since reaffirmed Tehran’s dedication to the ceasefire—on the situation that Israel additionally adheres to it. In keeping with Iran’s Nournews, cited by Al Jazeera, Pezeshkian said that Iran stays open to dialogue and can safeguard nationwide pursuits on the negotiating desk.

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