The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be on the brink of collapse, with the chief of the general staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Eyal Zamir, announcing that the military will “respond with force” to what it terms a “severe violation” by Iran.
In a post on X by the IDF, Zamir was quoted as saying, “In light of the severe violation of the ceasefire carried out by the Iranian regime, we will respond with force.” This stern declaration comes after Israel reported detecting missile launches from Iran, igniting renewed tensions in the region.
However, Iranian state media has vehemently denied these accusations. Abdolrahim Mousavi, Iran’s General Staff of the Armed Forces, has maintained that no missiles have been fired towards Israel in recent hours. This denial echoes earlier statements from Iranian state media, which asserted that reports of Iran attacking Israel after the start of the ceasefire were false.
The conflicting narratives highlight the deep mistrust and volatile nature of the current situation. A ceasefire, announced by US President Donald Trump, was intended to halt the recent intense exchanges, which have seen significant casualties on both sides. However, the exact terms and adherence to this ceasefire have been a point of contention from its inception.
While Israel asserts that Iran has breached the agreement, threatening a forceful retaliation, Iran continues to deny any post-ceasefire missile activity. The international community is watching closely, concerned that the renewed accusations and threats of military action could plunge the region back into a broader and more devastating conflict. The coming hours will be critical in determining whether the fragile truce can be salvaged or if the region is poised for further escalation.
Source: http://thepressradio.com
