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Iran Questions Israel's Ceasefire Commitment as Trump Pursues Gaza Truce

Tehran’s armed forces chief warns of force if Israel breaks the fragile truce as US mediation aims to clinch a Gaza ceasefire within days.

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A satellite overview shows a closer view of excavators at tunnel entrances at the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Facility, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, near Qom, Iran, June 27, 2025. Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Palestinians carry humanitarian aid packages distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation operated by the U.S.-backed organization in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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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.