Trump orders Iran, Israel to stop firing after fresh round of exchanges
Israel and Iran violated a U.S.-negotiated ceasefire with missile strikes, prompting President Donald Trump to demand an end to hostilities, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s commitment to self-defense. Meanwhile, the U.S. disabled a Palau-flagged oil tanker attempting to breach the Iran blockade, and Israel warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate ahead of planned airstrikes targeting Hezbollah." "article": "Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes late Sunday, the first breach of a U.S.-negotiated ceasefire, prompting President Donald Trump to demand an immediate halt to hostilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s return to a ceasefire with Iran on Monday, emphasizing Israel’s right to self-defense while expressing appreciation for Trump’s efforts. The U.S. military disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker *M/T Marivex* in the Gulf of Oman after it failed to comply with orders and attempted to violate the Iran blockade. This action follows the U.S. Central Command’s (CENTCOM) previous efforts, including disabling seven non-compliant vessels and redirecting 134 ships since initiating the blockade on April 13. Israel announced new airstrikes in Lebanon, warning Lebanese civilians in the Zuqouq al-Mafdi area to evacuate north of the Zahrani River due to Hezbollah’s ceasefire violations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stressed that the strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure and urged civilians to avoid proximity to militant operatives. Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson, a former CENTCOM intelligence director, analyzed new footage of Israel’s strikes on Iranian air defense systems, warning that ceasefire violations could escalate tensions and risk a full-scale war. She highlighted Iran’s use of proxy groups and the complexity of diplomatic negotiations. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense reported investigating a ballistic missile launch from Yemen near its border, triggering air raid sirens in Al-Kharj Governorate as a precautionary measure. Investigations are ongoing to determine the details of the incident.
Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes late Sunday, the first breach of a U.S.-negotiated ceasefire, prompting President Donald Trump to demand an immediate halt to hostilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s return to a ceasefire with Iran on Monday, emphasizing Israel’s right to self-defense while expressing appreciation for Trump’s efforts. The U.S. military disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker *M/T Marivex* in the Gulf of Oman after it failed to comply with orders and attempted to violate the Iran blockade. This action follows the U.S. Central Command’s (CENTCOM) previous efforts, including disabling seven non-compliant vessels and redirecting 134 ships since initiating the blockade on April 13. Israel announced new airstrikes in Lebanon, warning Lebanese civilians in the Zuqouq al-Mafdi area to evacuate north of the Zahrani River due to Hezbollah’s ceasefire violations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stressed that the strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure and urged civilians to avoid proximity to militant operatives. Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson, a former CENTCOM intelligence director, analyzed new footage of Israel’s strikes on Iranian air defense systems, warning that ceasefire violations could escalate tensions and risk a full-scale war. She highlighted Iran’s use of proxy groups and the complexity of diplomatic negotiations. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense reported investigating a ballistic missile launch from Yemen near its border, triggering air raid sirens in Al-Kharj Governorate as a precautionary measure. Investigations are ongoing to determine the details of the incident.
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