Iran announces ‘end of military operations’ against Israel
As geopolitical tensions increase following the latest statements by the USA, a view from the streets where daily life continues amid the fragile ceasefire in Tehran, Iran, on May 12, 2026.
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The Iranian military has stopped its attacks on Israel, the State Department told CNBC on Monday, but Tehran warned that hostilities would continue if the Israel Defense Forces continued its operations in Lebanon.
Iran and Israel launched mutual attacks on Sunday night for the first time since the ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran in April. The Islamic Republic fired missiles at northern Israel after accusing Jerusalem of repeatedly violating the ceasefire through attacks on Lebanon, including an attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. Israel said it had carried out a “large-scale attack on strategic defense systems” in response.
Earlier on Monday, US President Donald Trump insisted that talks would continue despite the fragile ceasefire spreading.
Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Israel and Iran, both sides want an immediate ceasefire! Final negotiations on ‘peace’ are ongoing, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in the way. The blockade will remain in effect and continue with full force and effect until the ‘Final Agreement’ is reached. Things must move quickly.” The president had previously declared that both countries should stop “shooting”.
in his phone conversation with Finance Times On Sunday, Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have no choice but to accept a deal the United States is negotiating with Iran because “the US president calls the shots.”
Although it is less clear whether Iran still intends to make a deal with the US
Earlier, an Iranian official linked to talks between Washington and Tehran told MS NOW that “an agreement with President Trump is no longer possible at this stage.”
The official blamed Trump for the situation in Lebanon and the current escalation in conflict.
As the mood calmed, oil prices retreated from session highs, rising more than 5%.
— CNBC’s Garrett Downs also contributed to this report.
