The U.S. president had chided both Israel and Iran for violating the cease-fire, calling on Israel to turn back its planes.
Trump Says No to Regime Change
10 mins ago
President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One on his way to the NATO summit that he does not want regime change in Iran. He said that it would lead to chaos.
Israel to Abide by Cease-Fire: Trump
1 hour ago
President Donald Trump said that Israel will abide by the cease-fire.
“ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave’ to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect!” he wrote on Truth Social.
Trump: ‘These Guys Have Got to Calm Down’
By Owen Evans
1 hour ago
Speaking to reporters before leaving for the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Trump said both Israel and Iran had violated the cease-fire.
“These guys have got to calm down … I didn’t like plenty of things I saw yesterday. I didn’t like the fact that Israel unloaded right after we made the deal. They didn’t have to unload, and I didn’t like the fact that the retaliation was very strong,” the president said.
“Israel unloaded a lot, and now I hear Israel just went out because they felt it was violated by one rocket that didn’t land anywhere.”
Trump added, “That’s not what we want. I’ll tell you, and I’m telling you I’m not happy about that Israel either.”
Trump Tells Israel Not to ‘Drop Those Bombs’ on Iran
By Owen Evans
2 hours ago
President Donald Trump has warned Israel not to break the cease-fire.
In a post on social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote in all caps: “Israel. Do not drop those bombs. If you do it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home, now!”
Iran Denies Violating Cease-Fire
By Owen Evans
2 hours ago
Iran on Tuesday denied violating a cease-fire with Israel, according to Iranian state media.
State-run Tasnim News Agency reported that the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces denied claims by Israeli media that Iran had fired missiles at Israel.
Before the truce began, both sides exchanged heavy fire overnight.
Oil Price Slides After Israel Agrees to Cease-Fire
By Owen Evans
3 hours ago
Oil prices fell by about 5 percent on Tuesday after Israel agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s cease-fire with Iran following nearly two weeks of conflict.
The slide could be short-lived, as it came ahead of Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz’s saying this morning that Iran had “completely violated” the cease-fire, and vowing retaliation.
Before Katz’s comments, Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, fell to $67.66 a barrel, below the level it was at when Israel launched missiles at Iran’s nuclear sites on June 13.
Prices had recently risen over fears that Iran could disrupt global supplies by blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil and gas.
Cease-Fire Falters: Defense Minister Instructs IDF to ‘Respond Forcefully’ After Iranian Missile Fire
By Owen Evans
4 hours ago
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran had “completely violated” a cease-fire between the two countries by launching missiles more than two hours after it took effect.
Katz said he had instructed the Israeli military to resume targeting Iranian paramilitary and government sites in Tehran.
No injuries were reported from the missiles, which were launched toward Israel after the cease-fire began, according to Israel’s emergency services.
Katz said he had instructed the Israeli military to “respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with high-intensity strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran.”
He said this was due to “Iran’s blatant violation of the ceasefire declared by the President of the United States — through the launch of missiles toward Israel — and in accordance with the Israeli government’s policy to respond forcefully to any breach.”
Missile Fire Detected From Iran: IDF
By Melanie Sun
4 hours ago
The IDF said at 10:35 a.m. local time that sirens had sounded in northern Israel after a missile was detected being fired from Iran.
“At this time, the Air Force is operating to intercept and strike wherever necessary to eliminate the threat,” the Israeli Air Force said in a post on the social media platform X.
The warning came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it acknowledged the cease-fire deal with Iran but reserved the right to “respond forcefully to any violation of the cease-fire.”
Netanyahu’s Office Confirms Cease-Fire
By Melanie Sun
5 hours ago
Israel has said it agrees to the cease-fire with Iran, confirming the earlier announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, and joining Iran in formally recognizing the agreement.
The prime minister’s office formally acknowledged the cease-fire in a statement on Tuesday morning, declaring success in Operation Rising Lion and Israel’s other military targets, according to the Times of Israel.
“Israel has removed a dual immediate existential threat—both in the nuclear and ballistic missile fields,” the statement read.
Israel also stated that another senior Iranian nuclear scientist was killed and thanked Trump and the United States for their contribution in “eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat.”
“In light of the achievement of the operation’s objectives, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel has agreed to the president’s proposal for a bilateral ceasefire,” while reserving the right to ”respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire,” said the statement from Netanyahu’s office.
The IDF said in an earlier statement that overnight, the Israeli Air Force had struck multiple ballistic missile launchers in western Iran that had been primed to join the morning attacks.
It said the operation foiled a much larger attack on Israel.
Israel Says Airspace Has Reopened
By Melanie Sun
7 hours ago
The Israel Airports Authority said at 8:30 a.m. local time that the skies above Israel were open again to incoming flights after a brief closure during the Iranian missile attacks in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Trump Says Cease-Fire in Effect
By Melanie Sun
7 hours ago
At 1:08 a.m. ET, or 8:08 a.m. local time in Tel Aviv, President Donald Trump declared in a post that the cease-fire had begun.
“The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it,” he wrote.
Iran Says Cease-Fire Has Begun
By Melanie Sun
7 hours ago
At around 12:10 a.m. ET, Iranian state television reported that the cease-fire had begun, as Israel was still being impacted by the last of six salvos of missiles fired from Iran ahead of and overlapping with the agreed cease-fire deadline.
One of those missiles hit an apartment complex in southern Israel, killing at least four people.
According to the details of the cease-fire agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran would “start the ceasefire,” with Israel to follow 12 hours later, but during that time, “the other side will remain peaceful and respectful.”
Trump Says US Airstrikes on Iran Made Cease-Fire Deal Possible
By Melanie Sun
8 hours ago
U.S. President Donald Trump posted to social media that the cease-fire deal wouldn’t have been possible without the U.S. operation to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities.
“We couldn’t have made today’s ‘deal’ without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots, and all of those associated with that operation. In a certain and very ironic way, that perfect ‘hit,’ late in the evening, brought everyone together, and the deal was made!!!” he said.
Trump announced the cease-fire deal six hours earlier on Truth Social, saying that the conflict will be declared over by midnight Wednesday.
Trump’s latest post came amid salvos of missiles being fired at Israel from Iran. He did not mention the missile attacks in his comments.
According to an assessment by the IDF, between 10 and 15 ballistic missiles were launched from Iran in six salvos. While most were intercepted, one struck civilians in a Beersheba apartment building in southern Israel, killing at least four and leaving others wounded. The last salvo triggered sirens in Israel around 7:15 a.m. local time.
There appeared to be no further attacks on Israel from Iran by 8 a.m. local time in Tel Aviv.
Sirens Sound in Israel After Iran Launches Fresh Missile Attack
By Joseph Lord
9 hours ago
Sirens sounded across northern Israel in the early hours of Tuesday morning local time, and late Monday night in the United States, as salvos of fresh missile attacks were fired from Iran within an hour of a cease-fire deal between the two announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
In a post on X, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) wrote, “Sirens sounding in Israel due to a missile launch from Iran.”
The missiles came after Tehran announced a 4 a.m. local time deadline to cease hostilities.
Trump had announced on social media the cease-fire approximately 5 hours earlier.
“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!”
The cease-fire is less than one hour away from coming into effect.
After Trump’s announcement, the IDF issued an evacuation notice to Iranian residents ahead of its attacks on District 6 and Tehran that happened around 2:30 a.m. local time. Israeli media later reported that an Iranian nuclear scientist was killed in the strikes.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi then indicated in a post on X that Iran intended to abide by the cease-fire agreement reported by Trump earlier Monday, but said that Israel would need to stop its attacks three hours earlier, at 4 a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m. local time. Tehran is half an hour ahead of Israel.
He said that so long as “the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards.”
Around two hours after that deadline, salvos of missiles from Iran triggered sirens across southern, central, and northern Israel, and civilians were instructed to remain in their bomb shelters. On average, missiles take about 7–8 minutes to arrive in Israel from Iran.
Israelis were quickly given the green light to leave their shelters. Initial reports said that a multi-story residential building in Beersheba was hit by a missile. Israel’s Magen David Adom ambulance service reported at least three deaths and eight injuries at the site.
On Monday, Trump told NBC News that he expected the cease-fire to “go forever,” a day after the U.S. inflicted serious damage to three Iranian nuclear facilities in a surprise air attack to eliminate the nuclear threat that was Israel’s justification for its attacks on Iran.
“I think the cease-fire is unlimited. It’s going to go forever,” the president told the network.
Reuters contributed to this report.
House Speaker Johnson Praises Cease-Fire
By Sam Dorman and Nathan Worcester
12 hours ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) praised the cease-fire Trump announced on June 23. “Peace through STRENGTH!” he wrote in a brief post to social media.
While speaking at the U.S. Capitol, he said he hoped for peace in the Middle East. “That’s what the people there deserve and they yearn for, even the Iranians,” he said. “And we hope that it all comes about.”
Johnson also commented on his colleague, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has clashed with Trump on this issue and government spending.
“I hope that Thomas Massie will come around and do what is right by his constituents, and support good legislation, and stop teaming up with Democrats on everything,” he said.
Vance Says Trump ‘Hit the Reset Button’
By Sam Dorman
13 hours ago
Vice President JD Vance hailed the cease-fire between Israel and Iran during an interview on Fox News on June 23. He told Fox News host Bret Baier that the president has hit the “reset button” for the region.
“I think the president really hit the reset button and said, ‘Look, let’s actually produce long-term peace for the region,’” Vance said.
“I actually think when we look back, we will say the 12-Day War was an important reset moment for the entire region.”
Vance portrayed the moment as an opportunity for Iran to pursue a “path of peace.” He added that the Iranians’ support of terror networks and failure to develop a nuclear weapon demonstrated “they’re just not very good at war.”
War Could End at Midnight ET Wednesday, Trump Says
By Sam Dorman
13 hours ago
Preparations for a full cease-fire are expected to begin at 12 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning, according to President Donald Trump’s announcement.
In the six hours between the president’s announcement and midnight, each side is expected to “have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions,” he said.
The phased cease-fire is scheduled to start with Iran, and then at about noon ET on Tuesday, Israel will start its cease-fire, Trump said.
After 24 hours, around midnight Wednesday, Trump said, the conflict should have concluded.
“During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL.”
Trump Says Israel, Iran Have Agreed to Cease-Fire
By Joseph Lord
14 hours ago
President Donald Trump on June 23 announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a phased-in cease-fire, declaring an end to what he referred to as “the 12 Day War.”
“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE … for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Both sides will wind down their final military operations within 6 hours, in a process that Trump expects to be “PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL” on both sides. A formal cease-fire will begin in approximately 12 hours, while the conflict will be declared over within 24 hours, Trump said.
“I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR,’” Trump wrote. “This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will!”
‘Shelter In Place’ Warning Lifted for Americans in Qatar
15 hours ago
The “shelter in place” warning issued by the Department of State for Americans in Qatar has been lifted.
The initial order was issued early on June 23 prior to Iran’s missile launches at a U.S. military base in the region. Iran fired at the military installation in response to the U.S. airstrikes on the nation’s nuclear facilities over the weekend.
While Qatari airspace remained closed, the instructions for embassy personnel in Doha to stay inside was revoked, though it noted that the security situation could change rapidly.
Qatar Confirms No Injuries From 19 Iranian Missiles
15 hours ago
A Qatari military official said only one missile of the 19 fired by Iran impacted a military base, and there were no casualties.
Maj. Gen. Shayeq Al Hajri told reporters on June 23 that Qatar’s U.S. base sustained some damage from the Iranian missiles.
The official said there were seven initial missiles fired by Iran, and all were intercepted by Qatari air defenses over water between the two nations. An additional 12 were launched, and 11 were intercepted over Qatar, but one hit the Al Udeid base.
The figure differs from President Donald Trump’s initial announcement of the interaction. The president said 14 missiles were launched by Iran in response to the American bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The Epoch Times has reached out to the Pentagon for clarification on the number of missiles fired and intercepted.
Trump Says It’s ‘Time For Peace’
16 hours ago
President Donald Trump called for peace in a June 23 social media post just minutes after announcing that Iran’s strike on a U.S. base in Qatar caused “hardly any damage.”
In a Truth Social post, the president wrote in all caps, “Congratulations world, it’s time for peace!”
14 Missiles Fired, 13 Intercepted, 1 ‘Set Free’: Trump
16 hours ago
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran fired 14 missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Thirteen were intercepted, and one was “set free,” as it posed no threat, the president said. No Americans were harmed from the missiles, he said.
Iran said earlier that its attack equaled the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. The U.S. military said it dropped 14 bunker-buster bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites.
Trump Thanks Iran for Giving Notice Before Strike
17 hours ago
President Donald Trump thanked Iran for notifying the United States of its plan to attack a U.S. base in Qatar.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured. Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”
Trump also called Iran’s attack “weak.”
“NO Americans were harmed” and that “hardly any damage was done.”
“Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE.”
In a subsequent post, Trump said that “very importantly” no Qataris were wounded or killed.
Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait Reopen Airspace
By Ryan Morgan and Jackson Richman
17 hours ago
Bahrain and Kuwait have reopened their airspace following an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, according to Reuters.
The city of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has also reopened its airspace and resumed full operations at its airports following what the Dubai media office in a post on social media platform X called a “temporary precautionary pause.”
“While Dubai Airports is working with airlines to ensure flights operate according to schedule, some flights may experience delays or cancellations,” Dubai’s media office added. “Travellers are advised to stay informed by checking regularly with their airlines for the latest updates.”
Johnson Rejects War Powers Resolution
17 hours ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has opposed a war powers resolution to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran as he did over the weekend.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced the resolution on June 17, along with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).
Johnson said Monday that now is not an “appropriate time” for a war powers resolution.
Such resolutions are privileged and therefore force votes in the House and Senate. With Republicans overwhelmingly backing the strikes, it is unlikely that such a measure would pass both chambers.
House to Receive Classified Briefing on US Strike on Iran
17 hours ago
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said members of the House of Representatives will be briefed Tuesday on the threat posed by Iran prior to the U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites.
“Tomorrow, there will be an opportunity for every single member of the House to hear the information from the administration, and hopefully they will present it in a manner that’s comprehensive,” Jeffries said.
Jeffries and other Democrats have demanded a more comprehensive briefing for the Gang of Eight, made up of House and Senate leadership as well as intelligence committee leaders.
The minority leader later confirmed he was not alerted by the administration Monday morning about the potential for a retaliatory strike ahead of Iran’s attack on the U.S. military base at Al Udeid in Qatar.
House Democrat Leader: White House Hasn’t Yet Briefed Congressional Leaders
18 hours ago
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told reporters during a press conference on Monday that the White House hasn’t briefed the group known as the Gang of Eight about the U.S. strikes on Iran.
The Gang of Eight includes the leaders of the House and Senate and the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Intelligence Committees.
Egypt, UAE Condemn Iran’s Attack
18 hours ago
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have criticized Iran’s attack on the Al Udeid U.S. military base in Qatar.
Egypt said the attack was a “violation to its sovereignty and a threat to its territorial integrity” and called for a cease-fire.
The UAE said it “strongly condemns” the attack. The UAE foreign ministry in a statement said it was a “flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace, and a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter.”
Pentagon Confirms Ballistic Missiles Used in Attack, No Casualties Reported
18 hours ago
In an email to The Epoch Times, an official for the Department of Defense confirmed Iran’s attack against the Al Udeid U.S. military base in Qatar and said that the Pentagon is closely monitoring the situation.
“I can confirm that al Udeid Air Base was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran today,” the official said.
“At this time, there are no reports of U.S. casualties. We are monitoring this situation closely and will provide more information as it becomes available.”
The attack is the first time that Al Udeid has ever been directly targeted by a foreign power.
18 hours ago
Israel continued its strikes on Iran Monday, hitting the headquarters of the Iranian paramilitary’s Basij militia and other key targets, the Israel Defense Forces wrote in a post on social media platform X.
Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attack
19 hours ago
Saudi Arabia has condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks on a U.S. military base in Qatar.
The kingdom said in a statement on social media platform X that it “expresses its condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms possible, the aggression launched by Iran against the brotherly State of Qatar, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness, and an entirely unacceptable act that cannot be justified under any circumstances.”
Saudi Arabia went on to say that it “affirms its full solidarity with and unwavering support for the State of Qatar and places all its capabilities at Qatar’s disposal in support of any measures it may take.
Egypt’s National Airline Cancels Flights
19 hours ago
EgyptAir, the national airline of Egypt, has canceled flights in the Middle East in light of Iran’s attack on U.S. military assets.
Qatar Condemns Attack, Says It Retains Right to Retaliate
19 hours ago
Qatar’s foreign ministry said that it retained the right to respond to Iran’s attack, and considered the missile launch a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, and international law.”
“We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law,” foreign affairs spokesman Majed al-Ansari posted on social media platform X.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued a statement saying that the attack targeted facilities far from civilians and that Tehran was “committed to preserving and continuing its warm and historic relations with Qatar.”
Iran: Attacks Were Not in Populated Areas
19 hours ago
Iran said in a statement that its retaliatory attacks were away from populated areas in Qatar.
“The base targeted by Iran’s powerful forces was also a significant distance from urban facilities and residential areas in Qatar,” the country’s Supreme National Security Council said in a statement.
“This action posed no danger to our friendly and brotherly nation of Qatar and its honorable people,” it added. “The Islamic Republic of Iran remains committed to preserving and continuing its warm and historic relations with Qatar.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Bahrain and UAE Close Airspaces
19 hours ago
The nations of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates closed their airspaces shortly after Iran’s attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Air raid sirens were heard in Bahrain, where the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters is located. The U.S. Air Force’s 380th Air Expeditionary Wing likewise is stationed in the UAE.
It is unclear at this time if the airspace closures corresponded to direct threats or were taken in response to the attack against nearby Qatar.
Qatar Intercepts Iranian Missile Barrage, Condemns Attack
By Ryan Morgan
19 hours ago
Qatari air defense systems successfully intercepted an Iranian missile barrage on June 23, according to a statement released by the Qatari Ministry of Defense.
Qatar’s defense ministry confirmed the barrage targeted the Al Udeid Air Base.
“Thanks to God, the vigilance of the armed forces, and the precautionary measures taken, the incident did not result in any deaths or injuries,” Qatar’s defense ministry said.
The ministry said Qatar’s airspace and territory are now safe, and Qatari armed forces are ready to respond to continuing threats. The ministry also advised citizens and residents in the country to continue to monitor official sources for guidance and news on the latest developments.
Majed al-Ansari, a spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the Iranian missile barrage as “a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter.”
Ansari said Qatar reserves the right to respond in a manner equivalent to the Iranian attack.
What to Know About Iran’s Attack
19 hours ago
- Iran launched a missile attack against the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday.
- The base is the United States’ largest military installation in the Middle East and has served as the forward headquarters for U.S. Central Command since 2009.
- Iran said that it launched a number of missiles at the base. It said the attack equaled the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
- Qatar’s ministry of defense said that it intercepted the missiles and that there were no casualties.
Iran Says It Launched Missile Attack on US Base in Qatar
By Jack Phillips
19 hours ago
Iran said Monday night local time that it launched missile barrages at an American military base in Qatar, two days after a U.S. airstrike targeted the country’s nuclear facilities.
The Iranian regime made the announcement on state television and through state-run media outlets including PressTV and Fars News.
“The message of this decisive action by the sons of the nation in the armed forces to the White House and its allies is clear and direct,” the Iranian military said in a statement through state-run media, adding that Iran won’t “leave any violation of its territorial integrity, sovereignty, or national security unanswered.”
Further details about the attack were not released by the military. Fars News said that only one base in Qatar was targeted, while PressTV said multiple bases were targeted.
A statement from Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari on Monday said that the energy-rich nation “condemns the attack that targeted” the Al Udeid Air Base, where U.S. troops are stationed, according to a translation from Arabic to English.
“We reassure that Qatar’s air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles,” it said, adding that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard was responsible.
The statement, which said there were no casualties during the attack on the air base, said Qatar would push for diplomatic efforts for “a serious return to the negotiating table and dialogue.”
Al Udeid is home to the U.S. Combined Air Operations Center, which provides command and control of airpower across the region, as well as the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the largest expeditionary wing in the world.
U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced the U.S. airstrikes on Iran on Saturday night, visited the air base last month.
During the visit, he spoke to troops stationed at the base and said that his “priority is to end conflict, not start them.”
“But I will never hesitate to wield American power, if it’s necessary, to defend the United States of America or our partners. And this is one of our great partners right here,” he said, referring to Qatar.
Trump added that if the United States is threatened in some manner, the military “will answer our enemies without even thinking about it. We have overwhelming strength and devastating force.”
Right before the missiles were launched, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a statement on social media platform X that the regime cannot allow strikes on the country’s nuclear facility to go “unanswered” and will “respond,” according to a translation.
The U.S. military has yet to issue a statement on the alleged missile barrages. The Epoch Times contacted the Pentagon for comment Monday.
In early 2020, after the U.S. airstrike that killed powerful Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, the regime launched multiple volleys of missiles at U.S. bases in the region.
After Saturday’s airstrikes, officials said the Trump administration is open to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, which the United States has long said is designed to produce nuclear weapons.
“We’ll defend our people … but let’s hope they don’t choose that route. Let’s all hope that they actually decide, ‘let’s go negotiate’ because we want a diplomatic and peaceful solution,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a Sunday interview with CBS News’ “Face the Nation.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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