Iran is rejecting Israeli claims that it fired missiles at Israel after agreeing to a ceasefire, according to the IRIB broadcaster and the ISNA news agency.
The reports came as Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Iran of violating the truce and ordered “intense strikes” on Tehran.
Earlier, Israeli media reported that the military intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iran.
The Islamic Republic of Iran released a statement that it has honored its commitments to the ceasefire. Any reports suggesting post-truce missile fire from Iran are fabrications aimed at sabotaging peace efforts’.
As the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel enters its first full day, conflicting reports threaten to upend the truce that was painstakingly brokered by international actors.
While the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that two projectiles were fired toward northern Israel shortly after the ceasefire took effect, Iranian media strongly denied any such attack originated from Tehran.
According to Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency, claims that Iran launched missiles after the ceasefire went into effect are “completely false.” The report accused Israel of attempting to shift blame and undermine the ceasefire, warning that false narratives could reignite conflict during a critical cooling-off period.
The IDF said that missile sirens were activated in northern Israel and that two projectiles were intercepted, though it did not specify the origin of the launch. Residents in the area also reported hearing interception blasts, leading to speculation about renewed hostilities. However, no damage or injuries were reported.
In response to these claims, Iranian officials reiterated their commitment to the ceasefire, which was agreed upon following nearly two weeks of intense exchanges between the two regional powers. A statement issued via state channels said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has honored its commitments to the ceasefire. Any reports suggesting post-truce missile fire from Iran are fabrications aimed at sabotaging peace efforts.”
Analysts in Tehran argue that the Israeli accusations could be politically motivated, intended to justify future military actions or to rally international opinion against Iran. “We’ve seen these tactics before,” said one Iranian political commentator on state television. “When diplomacy begins to work, the other side looks for ways to derail it.”
This isn’t the first time disputes over ceasefire violations have emerged during high-tension truces in the region. Mistrust runs deep, and both sides have historically blamed the other for breakdowns in negotiations.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials are standing by their report. An IDF spokesperson said, “We detected and intercepted two incoming threats. Whether they were test shots or deliberate provocations, any fire after the ceasefire is a breach.”
