Iran Suspends Attacks on Israel, Warns of Stronger Retaliation if Strikes Continue

The IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic are suspending operations following the execution of missile strikes against Israel. However, it warned that if attacks persist, more severe responses will follow.

The headquarters' statement noted that the recent attacks were carried out in reaction to what it termed "the aggressions and evils of the Zionist regime in southern Lebanon and the Dahiyeh region, backed by the United States."

The statement claimed that the Islamic Republic, in support of the people of Lebanon, delivered a "painful response" to Israel and expects this action to serve as a "lesson" for Israel and its supporters.

This comes as the Islamic Republic initiated its attacks against Israel following yesterday's strikes by the Israeli military against the forces of Lebanese Hezbollah, the militia group affiliated with the Iranian government.

At the same time, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters warned that if attacks continue, particularly in southern Lebanon, the Islamic Republic's response will be "far more severe and crushing."

The declaration of the suspension of operations by the Islamic Republic was made simultaneously with recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of establishing a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

On Monday, June 8, hours after calling on both sides via Truth Social to immediately stop reciprocal attacks, Trump wrote that Iran and Israel desire an immediate ceasefire and that final negotiations to achieve peace are underway.

The US President also warned that "ignorance or stupidity" could prevent an agreement from being reached. Furthermore, he emphasized that the naval blockade of Iran will continue until a final agreement is achieved and will be enforced with "total power."