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Israeli defence minister orders attacks on Iran after ceasefire 'violation'

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Posted on June 24, 2025

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(Reuters) -Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday he has ordered the country's military to respond forcefully to what he said was Iran’s violation of a ceasefire with Israel. The

Israel's Defence Minister Orders Military Action Against Iran's Ceasefire Breach

(Reuters) -Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday he has ordered the country's military to respond forcefully to what he said was Iran’s violation of a ceasefire with Israel.

The directive followed an announcement by the military that it had detected missile launches from Iran towards Israel.

Less than three hours earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had said that the ceasefire was now in effect. Katz said the military had now been instructed to carry out high-intensity operations against targets in Tehran.

(Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • Israeli Defence Minister orders military action against Iran.
  • Iran accused of violating ceasefire with missile launches.
  • Response follows US President's ceasefire announcement.
  • High-intensity operations targeted at Tehran.
  • Escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Israel's Defence Minister order in response to Iran?
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to respond forcefully to what he described as Iran's violation of a ceasefire with Israel.
What triggered the military response from Israel?
The directive came after the military detected missile launches from Iran towards Israel.
What was the timing of U.S. President Trump's statement?
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire was now in effect less than three hours before Katz's announcement.

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