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Israel and Iran Announce Ceasefire After Intense Airstrikes

The ceasefire follows US strikes on nuclear facilities after Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin Prison.

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This is the latest in a series of executions carried out in recent months by Iran.
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Overview

  • On June 24, both countries agreed to stop hostilities after nearly two weeks of air raids and missile exchanges.
  • Israeli jets struck Evin Prison and multiple Revolutionary Guards sites in Tehran, prompting fears for the safety of political detainees.
  • Iran countered with missile and drone barrages on Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem under its Operation True Promise 3.
  • The United States joined the campaign on June 22 with bunker-busting attacks on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities.
  • Observers warn the truce is fragile as both sides report potential violations and urgent humanitarian needs escalate.