Iran announces end of military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes continue in Lebanon
Iran said it would resume attacks if Israel keeps striking Lebanon, as oil prices rose more than 5% on fears of a wider war.
- On Monday, the Iranian military command announced it halted offensive operations against Israel after reciprocal missile exchanges, warning that further "aggression and hostile acts," including in southern Lebanon, would trigger "much more severe and crushing measures."
- This escalation follows Israeli strikes on Beirut targets that occurred despite U.S. President Donald Trump's requests that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoid such actions, prompting Iran to characterize its response as "painful."
- Iran launched nearly 30 ballistic missiles toward Israel since Sunday night, driving global oil prices up around 4% to $97 a barrel amid concerns over shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump demanded an immediate ceasefire Monday, stating "final negotiations" toward peace are proceeding, while declaring that Netanyahu "doesn't call the shots" regarding any deal.
- European Union diplomat Kaja Kallas urged both sides to "sit down to a negotiation table and agree," warning that "the region does not need an escalation" if diplomatic efforts are to succeed.
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Iran Announces Halt to Military Operations Against Israel After Renewed Regional Escalation
The ceasefire came under strain after Israel struck an Iranian petrochemical facility and Iran responded by targeting a similar site in Haifa, alongside missile exchanges involving Israel, Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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The Straits TimesIran military announces halt to operation against Israel
Iran's military command on Monday announced it was halting its operation against Israel after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since a truce took effect in April. Iran had delivered a "painful response" to Israel and "accordingly, the cessation of armed forces operations is hereby announced", the Khatam al-Anbiya command said in a statement carried by state television. "However, it is emphasised that should acts of aggression and …
Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persist
Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges of fire between the foes since a shaky ceasefire began, but warned it could inflict a more “crushing” response. United States President Donald Trump earlier on Monday told both Iran and key ally Israel to stop fighting, against the background of reports of an increasingly testy relationship between the US leader and Israeli Prime Minister Ben…
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