US-Israel-Iran Latest Update: Iran’s supreme leader ordered all military units to stop firing, according to a statement broadcast on state-run IRIB nearly two hours after President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire deal, CNN reported on Tuesday. “This is not the end of the war but all military branches should follow the Supreme Leader’s order and cease their fire,” the statement said.
However, an Israeli military official told the Associated Press that the country is still attacking Iran, after the White House said Israel had agreed to the ceasefire.
Mojtaba Khamenei ORDERS HALT TO FIRE across ALL UNITS — HOURS after Gulf & Israel STRIKES following CEASEFIRE — IRIB https://t.co/Df4GORjNo7 pic.twitter.com/3nWevCLAda
— RT (@RT_com) April 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Update: Are Israel and the UAE Still Under Attack?
Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire. Only moments after Trump announced a ceasefire between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Tehran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel, Dubai, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Air-raid sirens went off in several parts of Israel, The Times of Israel reported, citing the IDF. No immediate injuries were reported. The UAE had activated its air defense systems earlier Tuesday, with loud explosions reported in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as systems neutralized incoming threats.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: What Is the Status of Israel’s Involvement?
A White House official told AFP that Israel has also agreed to the ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran after more than six weeks of conflict. However, an Israeli military official told the Associated Press that the country is still attacking Iran, creating confusion about whether Israel is bound by the agreement.
Israel did not immediately react to the ceasefire announcement. Its assault on Lebanon in response to rocket fire by Iranian-backed Hezbollah has led to more than 1,500 deaths, according to Lebanese authorities.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: What Is the White House Saying About In-Person Talks?
The White House is considering in-person talks with Iran but they have not been finalized, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday, after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. “There are discussions about in-person talks, but nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House,” Leavitt said after Iran said it agreed to talks with the United States to begin Friday in Pakistan.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: How Did Markets React to the Ceasefire?
Oil prices dived, stocks surged and the dollar was knocked back on Wednesday as a two-week West Asia ceasefire sparked a relief rally, fueled by hopes that oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz could resume. US crude futures were down around 16% to $94.59 a barrel, while Brent futures also slid 15% to $92.35 per barrel.
In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei surged about 5% while South Korea’s Kospi rose 6%, triggering a halt in trading. That left the MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan up 4%. Beyond the immediate relief, investors remain keen to see whether the ceasefire leads to a broader resolution before placing major bets.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: What Did Iran’s Supreme Leader Order?
Iran’s supreme leader ordered all military units to stop firing, according to a statement broadcast on state-run IRIB. However, the statement clarified that “this is not the end of the war,” suggesting Tehran views the ceasefire as temporary rather than a permanent resolution. The order came nearly two hours after Trump announced the deal.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: What Is the Status of the Two-Week Ceasefire?
Trump announced the two-week ceasefire less than two hours before his 8 p.m. ET deadline to destroy “a whole civilization,” crediting Pakistan’s mediation. Earlier, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council proclaimed a “historic success,” asserting that the US had approved its 10-point proposal. However, the announcement’s rapid execution has come under scrutiny due to ongoing attacks on Israel and Gulf states.
FAQs: US-Israel-Iran War Update
Q: Did Iran order a ceasefire?
A: Yes. Iran’s supreme leader ordered all military units to stop firing, state TV announced. However, the statement said “this is not the end of the war.”
Q: Is Israel still attacking Iran?
A: Despite the White House’s claim that Israel accepted the ceasefire, an Israeli military official informed AP that the nation is still fighting Iran.
Q: Are Gulf states still under attack?
A: Yes. Iran launched ballistic missile attacks on Israel, Dubai, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait moments after Trump announced the ceasefire.
Q: How did markets react?
A: Oil prices crashed 16%, Asian stocks surged, and the dollar weakened on hopes of resumed oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Q: Will there be in-person talks?
A: The White House is considering in-person talks with Iran, possibly as early as Friday in Pakistan, but nothing is finalized.
Q: What is the status of the Strait of Hormuz?
A: The ceasefire includes Iran’s agreement to reopen the Strait, though continued attacks raise questions about implementation.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
