TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran on Monday accused Israel of violating the newly declared ceasefire by launching a series of airstrikes on Iranian-aligned targets in Syria, just hours after both nations were reportedly observing a truce brokered through backchannel diplomacy.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry released an official statement condemning what it called “a blatant and provocative breach of ceasefire terms,” warning that it “reserves the right to respond decisively to any future aggression.”
“This attack shows Tel Aviv’s true face — one that is not committed to peace but obsessed with regional domination,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani.
The Alleged Airstrikes
According to Iranian media and affiliated sources in Syria, Israeli warplanes targeted a weapons storage facility and a military convoy belonging to Iran-backed groups near the town of Al-Bukamal, close to the Iraqi-Syrian border. The facility reportedly housed advanced drone systems and precision missiles.
Preliminary reports from the region suggest at least 12 fatalities and multiple injuries among militia fighters. Syrian state media confirmed explosions in the area but refrained from attributing blame.
Israel has not officially commented on the alleged strikes — in line with its long-standing policy of ambiguity regarding military operations abroad.
Timeline of the Ceasefire
Just 24 hours earlier, both Iran and Israel were reportedly engaged in indirect talks facilitated by Gulf intermediaries, following a sharp escalation that included:
- Iran’s missile strike on the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar
- Israeli retaliatory strikes on Iran-linked positions in Lebanon and Syria
- Trump’s controversial claim of having “personally brokered” a ceasefire between both nations
The truce, while unofficial and lacking a signed framework, appeared to have been observed briefly before the latest flare-up.
International Reaction
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern about the reports and called for “immediate restraint by all parties.” He urged both governments to avoid actions that could reignite large-scale hostilities.
The White House, still declining to confirm Trump’s role in the ceasefire, released a brief statement:
“We are monitoring the situation and urge all sides to de-escalate. The region cannot afford another war.”
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned the renewed violence and emphasized the need for a structured peace agreement, not “informal truces vulnerable to collapse.”
What Analysts Are Saying:
Middle East experts are warning that the so-called ceasefire may have been more symbolic than strategic.
“This wasn’t a peace deal — it was a pause between punches,” said Dr. Lina Khalil, a political analyst at the Carnegie Middle East Center. “Without clear terms, verification, and commitment from both governments, the ceasefire was destined to be fragile.”
Some believe Israel’s alleged strikes were pre-planned and carried out under the assumption that the truce did not cover operations in third-party territories like Syria — a long-time hotspot for Israeli-Iranian confrontations.
Next Steps
Iran’s parliament is reportedly meeting in emergency session to discuss its response. Meanwhile, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Yemen have been placed on “high alert,” according to intelligence sources.
The world watches nervously as two regional powers walk a knife’s edge — where peace can collapse into chaos in a matter of minutes.
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