The period after President Trump announced the cease-fire was muddied by time zone differences, unclear wording in statements and continuing strikes.
The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.
The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.
In the shaky first hours of the truce, officials were largely positive about the agreement to end the fighting but expressed concern that it remained fragile.
At least four people were killed in a missile strike in southern Israel early Tuesday, the Israeli authorities said.
President Trump said the truce was holding after lashing out at both countries for seemingly violating the agreement.
Before asserting that Iran and Israel had agreed to a cease-fire, President Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Iranian officials, with Qatar helping to mediate.
Iran’s response to the attacks on its nuclear facilities killed no Americans and each nation has a victory narrative. But an hours-old cease-fire appeared fragile and President Trump lashed out at Israel and Iran over the state of the truce.
Before asserting that Iran and Israel had agreed to a cease-fire, President Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Iranian officials, with Qatar helping to mediate.
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.