Overview
- Iran’s chief of staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, said on June 29 that Tehran doubts Israel will honour the ceasefire declared on June 24 and is prepared to respond with force if attacks resume.
- State funerals in Tehran drew hundreds of thousands of mourners to commemorate about 60 Revolutionary Guard commanders and nuclear scientists killed during the 12-day exchange of strikes.
- Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissing inspection calls and hinting that Tehran could enter fresh nuclear talks with the United States.
- President Trump said on June 27 that a Gaza ceasefire could be reached within a week, urging the release of remaining hostages and intensifying US mediation efforts.
- In Gaza, the Israeli military ordered mass evacuations of civilians from northern districts after the health ministry reported at least 81 Palestinians killed in 24 hours of strikes.