Iran’s military command on Monday, June 8 announced it was halting its operation against Israel after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since a truce took effect in April.
The latest escalation followed renewed hostilities over the weekend, with both countries exchanging missile strikes amid rising tensions linked to developments in Lebanon and ongoing regional security concerns. The ceasefire reached earlier this year had largely held despite repeated accusations of violations from both sides.
Iran had delivered a “painful response” to Israel and “accordingly, the cessation of armed forces operations is hereby announced,” the Khatam al-Anbiya command said in a statement carried by state television.
“However, it is emphasised that should acts of aggression and hostility continue, including in southern Lebanon, much more severe and crushing measures than before will follow,” the statement added.
The announcement comes after renewed tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire between both countries, raising concerns about a possible return to wider regional conflict.
The conflict between Iran and Israel intensified earlier this year following direct military confrontations involving missile and drone attacks, drawing concerns from global powers over the possibility of a broader Middle East war. Regional actors, including groups aligned with Iran in Lebanon and Yemen, have also played a role in widening tensions across the region.