Trump says ceasefire has started, Israel yet to accept ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social, saying: 'The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!'
His remarks come despite Israel not formally agreeing to any truce. Earlier, Iranian state television claimed a ceasefire had been 'imposed' on Israel following a wave of missile strikes.
There has been no official response from Israeli authorities.
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