Just when it seemed that a fragile peace had taken hold, tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated once again. The Israeli military has accused Iran of breaking the cease-fire announced by President Trump just hours before, sparking concerns about a renewed outbreak of violence.
According to reports, Iranian forces launched another missile barrage against Israel in the early morning hours, with the Israeli military responding swiftly to strike back at missile launchers in western Iran. At least four people were killed when a missile hit an apartment building in the southern city of Beersheba, sending millions of Israelis rushing for shelter.
The situation remains precarious, with both sides trading fire and neither willing to back down. The Israeli government has issued a statement saying it has agreed to a mutual cease-fire, having achieved its goals in its campaign against Iran. However, Iran’s military has cast the truce as a sign of its own military prowess.
As the world watches with bated breath, the fragile peace seems poised to collapse once again. The Israeli military has vowed to “respond with force” if Iran continues to violate the cease-fire, leaving little room for compromise or diplomacy.