On Sunday night, a major exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel took place.
It marked the first direct confrontation between the two countries since the Middle East ceasefire in April.
According to reports, Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
In response, Tel Aviv carried out strikes targeting Iran’s strategic defense systems.
The exchange of fire reportedly continued until Monday morning.
Amid the escalation, United States President Donald Trump said that both Israel and Iran were seeking an immediate ceasefire, particularly as negotiations toward a broader peace agreement remain ongoing.
Following Trump’s statement, both sides separately signaled a temporary halt to hostilities later on Monday.
In an official statement posted on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel held its fire “at the moment.”
However, he warned that if Tehran resumes its offensive actions against Israel, his country would respond with even overwhelming force.
Netanyahu said Israel has every right to defend itself and will continue to do so whenever necessary.
It can be recalled that Israel’s operations in Lebanon have primarily targeted the militant group Hezbollah, which it considers a threat to its national security.
On the Iranian side through the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps also announced a halt to military operations against Israel, according to international reports.
However, like Israel, Tehran warned that any new Israeli aggression, particularly in Lebanon, would be met with a much stronger and more severe response.
As for the ongoing peace talks, Trump said negotiations are still moving forward, although they have been hindered by what he described as ignorant and malicious actions.