Payam Javan: A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran unraveled on Tuesday after Israel accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace, violating the truce that took effect earlier that day. Sirens echoed across northern Israel midmorning as the Israeli Air Force intercepted two Iranian missiles, according to an Israeli military official. Israel, which initiated the conflict 12 days ago by targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites to curb Tehran’s alleged nuclear ambitions, vowed a forceful response. Meanwhile, Iran’s military denied the accusations, with state media rejecting claims of missile launches, escalating tensions further.

The conflict intensified after the U.S. joined Israel over the weekend, deploying bunker-buster bombs, while Iran retaliated with a limited strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday, prompting President Donald Trump to broker the ceasefire. However, Trump expressed frustration at both nations for violating the truce, urging Israel to halt its attacks. Qatar condemned Iran’s strike on the Al Udeid Air Base, with Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani calling it a “scar” on Qatar-Iran relations, though he emphasized diplomacy over escalation. Fears of a broader regional conflict continue to grow as the ceasefire falters.