Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities continue to escalate despite claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump that a ceasefire had been agreed upon, though Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied these reports and stated no formal agreements have been reached. For more information regarding this topic visit thisisbeirut.com, Kurdistan24.net, or Axios.com
“There is currently NO agreement or ceasefire or cessation of military operations,” Araghchi announced via social media. However, Iran would cease attacks if Israel ceases its “illegal aggression” by 4 a.m. Tehran time – however this decision would only be finalized later on by both countries and would depend on whether either side agrees to it first. aljazeera.com for updates (thisisbeirut.com.lb, globalnation.inquirer.net + thisisbeirut.com.lb, timesofisraelcom +3 thisisbeirut com.lb). Aljazeera.com
Israeli airstrikes on Iranian and Rasht missile facilities were condemned by Iran, who accused the US of undermining diplomatic efforts by supporting Israel while engaging in negotiations. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties for both sides. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 657 Iranian civilians while Iranian missile attacks have injured civilians in Israeli cities such as Haifa and Beersheba, according to The Guardian (+1), while Timesofindia.indiatimes.com reports it as +2.
Diplomatic efforts have yet to produce any lasting solutions despite international calls for de-escalation, with European nations working as mediators but Iran stating its opposition to nuclear talks while under attack by the U.S. (reuters.com and economictimes.indiatimes.com respectively).
+2 The situation remains volatile, with both countries maintaining high military readiness. The international community continues to monitor developments closely and urge restraint and diplomatic dialogue as a way of deescalating further conflict.