United States President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Iran and Israel had agreed to a “complete and total” ceasefire after ten days of hostilities.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi maintained that there had been no agreement on a ceasefire or cessation of military operations as of now.

“However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards,” he said.

Minutes later, he said that Iranian military operations “to punish Israel for its aggression” continued until the last minute, or till 4 am local time. “Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces, who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who responded to any attack by the enemy until the very last minute.” he said.

Israel is yet to respond to the developments but there were no reports of Israeli strikes in Iran after 4 am local time, the Associated Press reported.

However, the Israeli military said it has identified missiles launched toward Israel from Iran, and that its defensive systems were activated, CNN reported.

“A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” the Israel...

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