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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nUS President Donald Trump on Monday said that Israel and Iran were \u201clooking to do an immediate ceasefire,\u201d as renewed fighting between the two countries raised fears of a wider regional war.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said \u201cfinal negotiations on \u2018Peace\u2019 are proceeding,\u201d though he warned that progress could be affected by \u201cignorance or stupidity getting in its way.\u201dHe also said, \u201cThe Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a \u2018Final Deal\u2019 is reached. Things should move quickly. Thank you for your attention to this matter!.\u201dThe post came shortly after Trump urged both sides to halt hostilities, writing earlier, \u201cIsrael and Iran must immediately stop \u2018shooting.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Soon after Trump\u2019s remarks, Iran\u2019s unified armed forces command announced an end to its current military operations against Israel, according to Iranian state-linked.The announcement followed a fresh exchange of fire between the two countries on Monday.Iran, however, warned of harsher responses if Israel continues attacks on Lebanon.<\/p>\n The latest escalation marks the first major exchange of fire since a ceasefire agreement reportedly struck two months ago began to unravel.Israel and Iran exchanged strikes across multiple cities, including reported explosions in Tehran, Tabriz, Karaj and Isfahan, while Israel carried out strikes on sites inside Iran, including a petrochemical facility.Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard also claimed it had targeted Israeli military bases in response to Israeli strikes, while air raid sirens and interceptions were reported across Israel.The renewed hostilities have raised fears of a broader regional escalation, with Iran-aligned groups including the Houthis also signalling further attacks on Israeli-linked targets and Red Sea shipping routes, adding pressure on already strained maritime security corridors.<\/div>\nIran halts offensive operations<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Renewed strikes and fragile truce<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n