Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel military says air defences responding to Iranian missiles
Why it matters: The rejection of a 45-day ceasefire by Iran means the war continues, with Israel striking Iranian petrochemical plants.
- Israel's military stated its air defenses were activated in response to Iranian missile launches, shortly after Israel conducted its own air strikes on Iran (Israel military, The Hindu).
- Iran rejected the latest 45-day ceasefire proposal, conveyed via Pakistan, insisting on a permanent end to the war (IRNA, The Hindu).
- U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran's ceasefire proposal "significant but not good enough," and the White House confirmed he had not signed off on it, renewing threats against Iranian bridges and power plants (NYT World, The Hindu).
- AP News reported Israel also targeted an Iranian petrochemical plant in a massive gas field, while Globe and Mail World noted Israel is targeting Lebanon’s healthcare system, echoing actions in Gaza.
- The UAE has refused to be drawn into the war, even as Iranian missiles are falling (Globe and Mail World).
Israel's military confirmed its air defenses intercepted missiles launched from Iran, following its own "wave" of air strikes on Iranian territory, as the conflict escalates despite ongoing ceasefire proposals. Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire, demanding a permanent end to the war, a stance U.S. President Trump deemed "significant but not good enough" while renewing threats of attacks on Iranian infrastructure.
