Israel orders strikes against Tehran, Iran reportedly denies ceasefire violated
The Israeli Defense Ministry says Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to strike Tehran. The ministry accuses Iran of firing missiles toward Israel in violation of a ceasefire.
A statement issued on Tuesday says Katz has instructed Israeli forces to respond to Iran's move with intense attacks against government targets in the heart of Tehran.
Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media said the general staff of the armed forces has denied that any missile launches from Iran against Israel had taken place in recent hours.
Earlier in the day, Iran's state-run television reported that the ceasefire had begun. US President Donald Trump said online on Monday that Israel and Iran had agreed to it.
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