Israel says missiles fired by Iran as Trump pauses attack
Why it matters: Two 15-year-old boys were injured in Tel Shev, Israel, despite a proposed two-week ceasefire.
- Israel's military issued three rapid warnings of Iranian missile launches toward its territory, moments after Trump's announcement (original story).
- U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to suspend a massive attack on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks, contingent on Tehran completely reopening the Strait of Hormuz (original story, Channel News Asia).
- Two 15-year-old boys in Tel Shev, south of Jerusalem, sustained mild blast injuries from the strikes (original story).
- Asia Times and Axios both report a two-week ceasefire agreement, with Axios specifically noting Pakistan's proposal for this ceasefire ahead of Trump's deadline.
- Gold prices extended gains following Trump's decision to pause attacks, as reported by Channel News Asia.
- India Today World highlights a meeting between Trump and Sergio Gor just before the Iran deadline, speculating on its role in potential quiet diplomacy.
Despite President Trump's announcement of a two-week pause in attacks on Iran in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Israel reported multiple missile launches from Iran, causing minor injuries to two teenagers. This comes amidst reports of a proposed ceasefire, potentially brokered by Pakistan, and a notable meeting between Trump and Sergio Gor just before the attack deadline, raising questions about quiet diplomacy.
