Netanyahu says, ‘Achieved war goals against Iran,’ as Israel-Iran confirm ceasefire hours after Trump's announcement

Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with Iran following a series of military strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities. The ceasefire, brokered by US President Donald Trump, took effect at 7:30 AM local time. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement and stated that Israel had achieved its objectives in the operation.

According to the Israeli government, its military inflicted “severe damage” on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and missile systems. Specific targets included facilities in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. Israel also claimed to have damaged key government and military command centres. The government stated it had removed what it described as Iran’s “dual immediate existential threat” involving nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

Shortly before the ceasefire began, Iran launched multiple missile strikes targeting southern Israel, including Beersheba, where at least four people were killed. Iran also fired missiles at US military bases in Qatar and Iraq. A White House official confirmed that Iran had issued an advance warning before its response, which reportedly caused minimal damage.

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the United States for its support during the operation, stating, “Israel thanks President Trump and the United States for their support in defence and their participation in eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat.” President Trump announced that a “complete and total” ceasefire had been reached and warned both nations, “Please do not violate” the agreement.

The United Kingdom responded to the development by stating that the situation remains fragile. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said, “It’s obviously a fragile situation in the Middle East. A number of people have been killed overnight in missile strikes,” adding that the global community hopes Iran presents a credible plan to halt its nuclear weapons development.