Iran has expressed doubts about the ceasefire with Israel, warning it's ready to strike back if attacks resume. The truce, brokered by Donald Trump, followed 12 days of deadly conflict but has already seen violations from both sides.
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Mon Jun 30 2025
Iran has expressed doubts over the recently announced ceasefire with Israel, warning it is ready to strike back if fighting resumes. Iran's military chief, Abdolrahim Mousavi, said they do not trust the enemy’s commitment to peace and will respond firmly to any future attacks. He shared this in a phone call with Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister on Sunday.
The 12-day conflict, which began on June 13, saw deadly Israeli airstrikes killing senior Iranian military and nuclear officials, including Mousavi’s predecessor. Civilian areas in Tehran and other cities were also hit. Later, the U.S., under President Donald Trump, joined the campaign and bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trump claimed the attacks destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
A temporary truce was announced by Trump on June 24 via his social media platform, saying both countries agreed to a ceasefire that would lead to a formal end of the war after 24 hours. Trump praised both nations and said the Middle East avoided a long, destructive conflict.
However, the ceasefire briefly broke down, with each side blaming the other for violating the terms. It resumed after Trump publicly urged both sides, especially Israel, to stop attacking.
Iran says 627 people were killed in the conflict, while Israel reported 28 deaths and over 1,300 injuries from Iranian strikes. While the fighting has paused, tensions remain high, and Iran has made it clear it will retaliate if the ceasefire is broken again.
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