Israel agrees to ceasefire with Iran, but sirens sound again across the country
After a series of powerful strikes on Tehran, Israel accepted the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire. However, rockets from Iran continue to fly, and the air defense system is once again in combat mode.
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Last night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency meeting of the Security Council, where he announced that Operation "Rising Lion" had achieved everything planned — and even more.
Together with the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Staff, and the head of Mossad, he confirmed that Israel had neutralized the dual threat — nuclear and ballistic — from Iran.
According to Netanyahu, the Israeli Air Force achieved full air superiority over Tehran and struck dozens of key regime facilities.
Among the targets were army headquarters, missile depots, IRGC bases, as well as Basij militia forces. Hundreds of militants and a high-ranking Iranian nuclear scientist were eliminated.
Israel thanked President Donald Trump and the United States for their support — both military and diplomatic.
It was at his initiative that Israel agreed to a bilateral ceasefire, which will take effect once the halt to hostilities is confirmed.
Meanwhile, sirens are still sounding in northern Israel — Iran continues to launch rockets, according to a report by the IDF.
Israeli air defenses are intercepting the threats, but the army is urging citizens to stay in shelters and follow instructions from the Home Front Command.
The government stated that any violations of the ceasefire would trigger a harsh response. "This is a victory for the entire people of Israel," the prime minister concluded. He is expected to deliver an address in the coming hours.
Earlier, it was reported that Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, aimed at ending the 12-day armed confrontation between the sides.