Tehran has warned that it will deliver a “decisive response” to any violations of the truce by West Jerusalem
Iran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel since Tehran’s military objectives have been achieved, the Iranian Supreme National Security Council has announced.
US President Donald Trump announced earlier that there would be a truce after nearly two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes. Trump claimed that Israel and Iran had approached him “almost simultaneously, and said, ‘PEACE!’, adding that the Middle East and the whole world would be “winners” in a cessation of hostilities.
Iran’s top security body announced “the national decision to impose the cessation of war on the Zionist enemy [Israel] and its vile supporters” in a statement on Tuesday.
The Iranian military “without any trust to the words of the enemy and with their hands on the trigger, are ready to deliver a decisive and deterring response to any violating act by the enemy,” it warned.
Tehran delivered a “humiliating and exemplary response to the enemy’s cruelty,” including a missile attack on the US base in Qatar on Monday and the latest wave of strikes against Israel.
“The courage and sacrifice” of the Iranian military “forced the enemy into regret and accepting defeat and the unilateral cessation of its aggression,” it added.
A few hours before, Israel also officially confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would “respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.&rdde;
Trump’s announcement came as tensions escalated in the region, with both nations engaged in a series of strikes that had left the area on the brink of full-scale conflict. The ceasefire announcement is seen as a critical step towards de-escalation, though both sides remain cautious about its sustainability. Iran’s military has been accused of orchestrating attacks on Israeli targets, including a recent missile strike that targeted a US base in Qatar, which has raised concerns about the potential for further conflict.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has emphasized that the ceasefire is a result of their military achievements, and that they retain the right to take action if the peace agreement is violated. This has led to increased vigilance among military and political leaders in both countries, with fears of renewed hostilities if the agreement fails to hold. Meanwhile, international actors such as Russia have expressed support for the ceasefire, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcoming the move and urging its continuation. The situation remains fragile, and the success of the ceasefire will depend on the willingness of both parties to adhere to the agreement and avoid further provocation.