Iran Halts Operations Against Israel Following Trump’s Call
On Monday, Iran’s Joint Forces Command declared they would stop offensive actions against Israel after President Trump urged both nations to cease hostilities. This marked his initial remarks since a significant surge in violence over the past two months, which followed a series of assaults from Middle Eastern enemies.
Amid this, the joint command cautioned that if Israel or its allies conduct further “aggressions,” particularly against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, they would respond with “much harsher and more overwhelming measures” than before.
In a brief message, Trump stated, “Israel and Iran must immediately stop shooting.” Just after, Iran launched several missile strikes toward Israel, prompting Israeli forces to target truck-mounted launchers and petrochemical plants in Iran.
This was the most intense exchange since a ceasefire was implemented between the U.S. and Iran on April 8. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties from these confrontations.
In a subsequent post, Trump asserted that Iran and Israel were “aiming for an immediate ceasefire.” He mentioned that negotiations for a “final peace” were in progress but expressed concerns that “ignorance and stupidity” could disrupt these efforts. He added that restrictions would stay in place until a comprehensive agreement is reached and hoped that things could move quickly.
There’s no indication that the U.S. plans to resume military actions against Iran due to the recent attack on Israel. Last week, Trump mentioned in a conversation that the continuation of Iran’s port blockade was “unlikely” by Labor Day, September 7.
Reports indicated that explosions occurred across several Iranian cities, including Isfahan and Tehran, with damage reported at a petrochemical facility in Mahashahr. Iranian media claimed Israeli forces also struck a military site in Tabriz, although local officials cited no casualties.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for initiating attacks on Israel’s Ternov and Nevatim air bases as part of their Operation Nasr, linking these actions to Israeli missile strikes on various radar sites within Iran.
In retaliation for Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut, Iran threatened further military actions, attributing responsibility not just to Israel but also to the U.S. An Iranian official remarked, “No one believes that the Israeli regime will act without coordination with the United States.”
The potential for a retaliatory strike could escalate tensions throughout the Middle East. Consequently, Iraqi officials announced a temporary closure of their airspace for 72 hours as a precaution. While Syria’s Damascus International Airport was also set to close until Monday evening, Israeli airspace remained accessible.
