Here’s what happened overnight as the Iran-Israel war appears to come to an end: - Ceasefire announced: US President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran and Israel have agreed to a full ceasefire, signaling a potential end to the conflict. - Iran strikes US base in Qatar: Tehran launched missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. - Qatar condemned the attack as a breach of its sovereignty. - Qatari defence forces said the missiles were intercepted, with no casualties reported. - Regional condemnation: Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco all condemned Iran’s strike on Qatar. - Intense fighting before truce: - Israel bombed military and government sites in Tehran. - Iran responded with drones and missile barrages on multiple Israeli cities. - Gaza death toll rises: At least 43 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes, including 13 civilians trying to collect aid. - Violence in West Bank: Israeli forces shot and killed a 13-year-old Palestinian boy near Ramallah.
Israel Detects Missile Launches from Iran Amid Intensified Gaza Strikes The Israeli military reported on Tuesday that it has detected multiple missile launches from Iran, triggering air raid sirens in northern Israel. The development marks a fresh escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two regional powers, even as international efforts to broker a ceasefire continue. While details regarding the trajectory and targets of the missiles remain unclear, the Israeli army stated that defense systems have been activated in response and authorities are assessing potential impacts. The launches come just days after both Iran and Israel agreed to an initial ceasefire, raising concerns over its fragility. Meanwhile, in the besieged Gaza Strip, Israeli military operations have intensified. According to medical sources in the territory, at least 37 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since the early hours of the morning. The dead include 29 people who were reportedly targeted near a food distribution center, highlighting the increasingly perilous conditions for civilians seeking aid in the enclave.
Health officials in Gaza warn that the death toll could rise, with many others critically injured and limited access to emergency medical care due to damaged infrastructure and fuel shortages. The latest developments underscore the volatility of the situation across multiple fronts from Iran and Israel's direct military exchanges to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. There has been no immediate comment from Tehran regarding the missile launches. International observers continue to call for de-escalation, with the United Nations reiterating the urgent need for restraint and protection of civilians in all conflict zones.
Germany’s Chancellor Merz Welcomes Ceasefire, Urges Israel and Iran to Uphold It German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has welcomed the ceasefire declared by US President Donald Trump between Israel and Iran, calling it a critical step toward regional and global security. In a post on X, Merz stated, “If this ceasefire succeeds following the decisive military strikes by the US against Iran’s nuclear facilities, it will be a very positive development. It will make the Middle East and the world safer.” The chancellor appealed directly to both Israel and Iran to respect the agreement and exercise restraint going forward. Merz also noted that discussions on how to maintain and further stabilise the situation would continue among US and European partners during the ongoing NATO summit.
Oil Prices Plunge as Israel-Iran Ceasefire Eases Supply Fears Oil prices continued to fall on Tuesday following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, easing market fears of a wider conflict that could disrupt global oil supplies. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 3.7%, trading at 65.90 per barrel, while Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell 3.868.80. The decline extends losses from Monday, when both benchmarks plunged more than 7% after Iran launched limited missile strikes on US bases in Qatar. The price drop comes after US President Donald Trump declared a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Both Israeli and Iranian media also reported that the ceasefire had taken effect, though details remain unclear. On Monday, US crude saw its biggest one-day drop since April, closing at 68.51 per barrel, while Brent ended at71.48 its steepest fall since August 2022. Markets now await more clarity on the ceasefire and potential regional stabilization.
Missile Launches Underscore Fragility of Israel-Iran Ceasefire Fresh missile alerts in northern Israel have cast doubt over the durability of the ceasefire declared between Israel and Iran. The Israeli Home Front Command issued warnings after detecting launches from Iran, with Haifa and surrounding areas on alert. Details remain unclear including the number of missiles launched and their interception status. Notably, Iran has not issued any statement, and the absence of sirens in Jordan, which previously accompanied regional escalations, adds to the uncertainty. Israeli officials have not ruled out a potential retaliatory response if the missile origin is confirmed. With only hours remaining before Israel’s side of the truce formally begins, this incident highlights just how fragile and uncertain the ceasefire remains.
Iran Likely to Withdraw from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Says Tehran Professor Iran is likely to invoke Article 10 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and exit the agreement in the coming weeks, according to Foad Izadi, professor at the University of Tehran. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Izadi argued that Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the NPT framework has yielded no tangible benefits. He emphasized that Iran’s monitored nuclear sites were targeted by military strikes a move he says violates international law. “You’re not supposed to attack these sites, especially when they’re under constant IAEA supervision,” he said. “Being a member of the NPT has not protected Iran. And the majority of parliament supports exiting the treaty.” Izadi also pointed to Israel as a precedent, noting that it is not a signatory to the NPT. He expects the issue of withdrawal to be seriously debated in Iran’s political system in the coming days.
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