Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran nuclear standoff deepened and deadly violence resumed in Gaza. On Tuesday, Iran’s parliament passed a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move still awaits approval from Iran’s national security council.
Ceasefire Faces New Strains
US President Donald Trump, who brokered the recent Iran-Israel ceasefire, said the truce was holding “very well”. However, skepticism grew after a leaked intelligence report suggested US airstrikes only temporarily disrupted Iran’s nuclear capabilities, rather than destroying them.
At a NATO summit, Trump defended the strikes, likening them to the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, claiming they had ended the conflict. He also warned both nations against violating the truce again.
Israel Strikes Gaza Again
Despite the ceasefire with Iran, Israeli forces resumed deadly operations in Gaza. On Tuesday, 51 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes, with dozens more injured. Most were waiting near aid centers when the attacks occurred. Al-Awda Hospital alone received 19 bodies and 146 injured individuals.
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Internet Access Restored in Iran
Following the de-escalation, Iran’s government began restoring internet access. Officials stated that the network would fully return to normal as the situation stabilizes. Communication Minister Sattar Hashemi confirmed on X that access was nearly back to pre-war conditions.
False Alarms and New Threats
Israel also faced internal issues, including a false missile alert sent to citizens. The military attributed the incident to a technical error during system checks. Additionally, Israeli forces intercepted a drone launched from Yemen, though it never breached Israeli airspace.
Iran Clarifies Qatar Strike
Iranian officials reiterated their respect for Qatar, clarifying that a missile strike near Al Udeid US base was not aimed at the Gulf state. The attack was described as an act of self-defense against US aggression.
As regional diplomacy hangs by a thread, both sides now face mounting pressure to uphold peace and avoid triggering another cycle of conflict.
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