Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Collapses Within Hours Amid Fresh Missile Strikes

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran disintegrated within hours as Israel launched major airstrikes on Tehran, citing Iranian missile attacks. Global concern grows over escalating conflict and nuclear facility safety.

Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Collapses Within Hours Amid Fresh Missile Strikes
Netanyahu and Khamenei

A much-publicized ceasefire between Israel and Iran, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, unraveled almost immediately after its announcement. The two-phase agreement—set to begin with an Iranian pause followed by an Israeli one 12 hours later—collapsed amid accusations and escalating violence.

Truce Crumbles Before Implementation

The ceasefire, announced between June 23–24, was intended to halt hostilities in phases. But within hours, Israel accused Iran of firing missiles into its northern territories, including the city of Beersheba, killing at least four civilians.

Iran’s state media agency ISNA strongly denied any post-truce missile launches, calling the allegations “false and provocative.”

Israel’s Swift and Forceful Response

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that Iran had “violated the ceasefire” and authorized what he termed “high-intensity strikes” on Tehran.

According to military sources:

  • Over 60 Israeli aircraft were involved

  • More than 100 munitions were dropped

  • Key targets included IRGC command centers, missile launch sites, and suspected strategic assets

  • Even the Red Crescent building may have been hit, though this remains unconfirmed

These overnight airstrikes mark one of the largest Israeli military operations in Tehran in recent years.

Iran Denies Violations, Vows Defiance

Iran firmly denies launching any missiles following the ceasefire announcement. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded with a defiant statement:

“Iran isn’t a nation that surrenders. We will resist with all our strength.”

Iran has not confirmed casualties or damage resulting from the Israeli strikes but warned that further attacks would “trigger proportional retaliation.”

Mounting Civilian Toll and Regional Volatility

The latest exchange compounds a worsening humanitarian and geopolitical crisis:

  • At least four civilians were confirmed dead in Beersheba

  • The broader Israel–Iran conflict, reignited on June 13, has already resulted in hundreds of casualties on both sides

  • Earlier rounds included Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s attacks on U.S. bases in Qatar

Global Alarm Over Nuclear Safety

The conflict’s proximity to sensitive nuclear facilities, including Iran’s Bushehr reactor, has prompted international alarm. The UN and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have both issued urgent calls for restraint and de-escalation, warning that one misstep could unleash a regional catastrophe.

What Comes Next?

The situation remains highly volatile:

  • The ceasefire is officially dead, with both sides blaming each other

  • Israel appears poised for sustained operations inside Iranian territory

  • Iran threatens retaliation for any further Israeli incursions

  • Global diplomatic efforts are underway to avoid escalation and protect nuclear infrastructure

Bottom Line:

The U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed almost instantly, triggering a dangerous new phase of hostilities. As Israeli jets bomb Tehran and Iran vows revenge, the world watches nervously—concerned about civilian safety, nuclear risks, and a wider regional war.