Ceasefire Collapses, Israel Attacks Iran Despite Trump's Warning

JERUSALEM – A ceasefire that lasted only a few hours between Israel and Iran collapsed on Tuesday, marked by mutual accusations of violations and retaliatory strikes. Israel reportedly continued its airstrikes on Iran shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly warned them not to do so.

The chaos began when Israel accused Iran of violating the agreement by firing several missiles after the ceasefire began. In response, the Israeli Defense Minister ordered an "intense" retaliatory strike on Tehran.

Seeing the situation on the brink of open war, President Trump issued an unprecedented stern warning to Israel to stop the attacks. However, reports from the field indicate that the Israeli military continued its strikes, albeit possibly on a more limited scale than planned.

The collapse of the ceasefire in these first few hours highlights the deep mistrust between both sides and the complexity of mediation efforts in one of the world's most dangerous conflicts. The fate of this "12-Day War" remains uncertain.