What to Know About the Cease-Fire Between Israel and Iran
President Trump had announced the agreement on social media late Monday. But there was uncertainty over when, or whether, a cease-fire would begin. Even as Iranian state media confirmed it, the Israeli military said that Iran was still firing missiles at Israel.
Israel later confirmed the truce, but two hours later its military said it had detected another missile launch from Iran. Senior Israeli officials vowed to 'respond with force,' though Iranian state media said the government had denied launching the attacks.
Here's what to know:
What did Trump announce?
Mr. Trump said on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a 'complete and total cease-fire' that would begin about six hours later, or 7 a.m. in Israel.
Mr. Trump said on social media that Iran and Israel would have to complete ongoing military missions and that the war would be 'considered ended' 24 hours after the cease-fire. He struck a conciliatory tone by commending Iran and Israel for agreeing to end the conflict.
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