More attacks threaten fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran
Israel says Iran fired a barrage of missiles shortly after a declared ceasefire began overnight Tuesday, risking a proposed truce that would cap nearly two weeks of violence between the two countries.
Israel says Iran fired a barrage of missiles shortly after a declared ceasefire began overnight Tuesday, risking a proposed truce that would cap nearly two weeks of violence between the two countries.
Israel says Iran fired a barrage of missiles shortly after a declared ceasefire began overnight Tuesday, risking a proposed truce that would cap nearly two weeks of violence between the two countries.
President Donald Trump between Israel and Iran on Tuesday night, potentially ending 12 days of war that have roiled the Middle East. But the delicate truce is already being tested as , killing several people shortly after the ceasefire began. While Iran denies responsibility for the strike, Israel is vowing to respond.
The would cap nearly two weeks of violence that began with Israel targeting Iran's nuclear program and military officials. The conflict escalated Monday when Iran attacked an American military base in Qatar, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last weekend.
While the peace deal was being announced, Vice President JD Vance appeared on Fox News Channel's "Special Report," detailing the country's hope to move toward a permanent solution in the region.
"While we have obliterated Iran's nuclear program, our hope and our expectation is that they're not going to try and rebuild that program," Vance said. "I think that's what the president is really trying to figure out here, is to build a long-term settlement here, to where we can have peace in the region, where our regional allies and, of course, the American people, most importantly, can be secured."
While the Trump administration claims it has obliterated Iran's nuclear program, Israel stated early Tuesday morning it had by disabling Iran's missile program and damaging government sites and military leadership.
As the ceasefire remains in flux, Trump is turning his attention to Europe as he prepares to head to the in the Netherlands on Monday.
America's commitment to the defense alliance will loom large at the summit as Trump has previously suggested the U.S. may not come to the defense of its allies, despite Iran's direct threats of an attack on American soil.
The by all members, except for the U.S. and Spain, to spend 5% of their economies on defense. The U.S. currently spends about 3.5%.