Trump Demands Ceasefire as Israel and Iran Exchange Volleys

The warning arrived as the two regional powers traded heavy missile fire, shattering the relative calm that had held since April. According to Israeli military officials, the Iranian regime launched nearly 30 ballistic missiles at Israel starting Sunday night, with additional projectiles fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Explosions echoed across central Israel as air defense systems engaged the incoming threats.

This latest surge in violence followed Israeli strikes on targets within central and western Iran, which were themselves a retaliation for earlier operations against Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut. Trump underscored that the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain fully enforced until a final agreement is cemented, signaling that Washington intends to maintain significant pressure while claiming that both sides are actively seeking an end to the current fighting.