Netanyahu Declares Halt to Israeli Strikes on Iran as Tehran Pauses Attacks but Warns Against Lebanon Escalation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that Israel has stopped its military strikes on Iran, stating that the operations successfully deterred further Iranian aggression and contained the immediate conflict.

In a televised statement, Netanyahu said the fire on that front is now contained after Israel struck the Iranian regime, which then ceased its attacks on Israel. He expressed appreciation for conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump amid the de-escalation.

The announcement follows a brief but intense exchange of strikes between the two adversaries. Iran launched missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli actions linked to Lebanon, prompting Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian military targets.

Earlier on Monday, Iran’s military command declared it would halt its offensive operations against Israel. However, Tehran issued a stern warning that any Israeli attack on Lebanon would trigger a strong response from Iran.

The developments mark a potential pause in direct hostilities between Israel and Iran, though tensions remain high with the ongoing situation in Lebanon. Officials from both sides have indicated that while immediate strikes have stopped, underlying conflicts persist and could reignite.