A fragile ceasefire appears to be holding between Israel and Iran, as both countries confirmed a pause in hostilities following recent escalations in the region.
Reports indicate that the ceasefire agreement, while lacking in detailed terms, essentially involves a mutual cessation of strikes between the two nations. The informal truce comes after weeks of rising tensions and military engagements that had threatened to ignite a broader conflict across the Middle East.
The development follows a stern rebuke from United States President Donald Trump, who had earlier lashed out at both Israel and Iran for breaching what he described as a fragile understanding. Speaking before the NATO summit in the Netherlands, President Trump criticised the two countries for jeopardising regional security and called for restraint.
Trump is currently attending the NATO summit where discussions have been dominated by calls for increased defence spending among member nations, but the Middle East situation remains a key concern.
While the ceasefire is seen as a welcome step back from the brink, analysts warn that without a formal and enforceable agreement, the risk of renewed violence remains high.