A renewed barrage of missile attacks was launched by Iran toward southern Israel, further intensifying an already volatile regional conflict. Tehran firmly denied receiving any formal ceasefire proposal and reiterated its stance of continuing military operations until what it deems a “lasting and just peace” is achieved.
A senior Iranian official told US media that Iran views recent ceasefire claims from Tel Aviv and Washington as “deceptive maneuvers” meant to justify further aggression. “Iran is currently under direct assault, and we are prepared to escalate our defensive response,” the official said. “We will not be distracted by false narratives.”
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed on his Truth Social platform that a ceasefire deal had been finalized between Iran and Israel, referring to the hostilities as “The 12-Day War.” Trump asserted that Iran would begin the ceasefire, followed by Israel 12 hours later, stating, “A complete and total ceasefire has been agreed upon.”
However, Iranian authorities have made no official confirmation, and missile launches have continued, casting doubt on Trump’s announcement. Global leaders are monitoring the situation closely, fearing further escalation could trigger a wider regional conflict.
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In a related development, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missile strikes targeting the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The move was a direct response to recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Dubbed “Operation Annunciation of Victory,” the IRGC confirmed that 19 missiles were launched, though only one reached the base, causing no significant damage. The US military had reportedly evacuated personnel in advance. Explosions were heard in and around Doha, but Qatari officials confirmed there were no casualties.
Iran clarified that the base was targeted due to its strategic importance as a US command hub, emphasizing that it had no hostile intent toward Qatar or its civilians.
Qatar’s defense systems intercepted the majority of the missiles, and authorities briefly closed the nation’s airspace as a precautionary measure. Doha has since declared the situation stable and called for urgent regional de-escalation and diplomatic dialogue.
