Israel-Iran ceasefire begins, but both accuse each other of violations — as it happened

The Israeli military is reporting Iran has launched a sixth wave of missiles, saying: "Missiles were launched from Iran towards Israeli territory a short time ago. Defence systems are operating to intercept the threat."

— Cameron Carr

A ceasefire between Iran and Israel would have just come into effect if Donald Trump's announcement of a break in fighting is accurate.

Trump said earlier today Iran and Israel would end hostilities at 7am local time in Israel, and 7.30am local time in Iran, which is 2pm AEST.

Neither Israel nor Iran has confirmed that a ceasefire from this time would be honoured, with the latter's foreign minister saying no agreement has been reached.

— Cameron Carr

AFP is reporting Iran's IRIB state media said a "fourth salvo of missiles [was] fired from Iran toward Israel" on Telegram.

Israel has also just issued another warning of incoming missiles — the fifth alert it has issued since US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire.

Neither Israel nor Iran has confirmed the ceasefire agreement, with Iran's foreign minister saying earlier that if Israel stopped its "illegal aggression against the Iranian people", it would not continue attacking.

— Alex Gallagher

Israel's emergency services, Magen David Adom (MDA), have confirmed three people have been killed in southern Israel, the first reported deaths since US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Local media also reported the deaths.

The group wrote on social media that three people died following a missile impact. Israel has said that Iran has launched multiple waves of missiles in recent hours.

"Two people with moderate injuries have been evacuated to hospital, and approximately six people with mild injuries are being treated at the scene," the MDA said.

— Cameron Carr

Reuters is now reporting the Israeli military saying a fourth wave of missiles has been launched towards Iran from Israel.

Iran has continued to fire missiles at Israel, with the Israeli military reporting a third volley just recently launched.

Witnesses heard explosions near Tel Aviv and Beersheba in central Israel, where The Times of Israel and YNet News say a building was struck and three people killed in the missile strike.

Israel's emergency medical services, Magen David Adom, had been attending to three critically injured people in the area: a man around 40 years, a woman around 30, and a man around 20, as well as one in moderate condition, and five others with minor injuries.

— Cameron Carr

The Israel Defence Forces is now reporting a third wave of missile launches from Iran towards Israel, according to Reuters news agency.

Israel's military says a new salvo of missiles has been fired from Iran, just minutes after it declared an earlier attack had subsided.

Air raid sirens were sounded in multiple regions across the country, prompting renewed warnings for civilians to take cover.

"A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the Israeli military said in a statement posted to Telegram.

The announcement came shortly after authorities had advised the public that a previous strike had concluded and it was safe to exit bomb shelters.

— Essam Al-Ghalib

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but urged that it must now be implemented.

Speaking to Sky News, Albanese said Australia supports diplomacy over escalation and reiterated his government's longstanding position that Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

However, uncertainty continues to cloud the situation.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has denied any formal agreement has been reached but signalled Tehran would cease its attacks if Israel ends what it calls the latter's "illegal aggression" by 4am local time.

The Israeli military has issued two evacuation alerts in Tehran in the past 24 hours, raising further doubts over whether a ceasefire is actually taking hold.

— Essam Al-Ghalib

Opposition leader Sussan Ley and the Opposition's acting foreign affairs spokesperson, Andrew Hastie, have welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

There has been no official comment from Israel, while Iran's foreign minister has said no agreement has been made as of yet.

In a joint statement, Ley and Hastie said: "Any step that de-escalates tensions, and prevents a wider regional conflict is a moment to be recognised."

"A ceasefire is a vital step to prevent further suffering and to give space for diplomacy and stability to return."

— Cameron Carr and Sara Tomevska

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said there is no "agreement" on any ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but indicated the country is willing to scale back its attacks on Israel.

Araghchi said if Israel stops its "illegal aggression", Iran will have no intention of continuing its response afterwards.

"The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later," he wrote in a post on X.

— Cameron Carr

Information on the ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been scarce so far, with no official comment from either nation.

Meanwhile, there doesn't appear to be calm in the region yet.

The Israeli military has issued two evacuation warnings in less than two hours to residents of areas in the Iranian capital Tehran — one late on Monday and another early on Tuesday.

SBS News reporter Cameron Carr has taken a closer look at the latest developments and claims being made about the deal, which is hoped to bring an end to the 12-day conflict.

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What happened in the hours after Donald Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire announcement

US President Donald Trump has told NBC News he expects the Israel-Iran ceasefire to last "forever".

Trump announced the ceasefire at around 8am AEST on social media, but neither Israel nor Iran has commented so far.

"I think the ceasefire is unlimited. It's going to go forever," he said.

He said the ceasefire indicates "a wonderful day for the world".

A senior White House official told Reuters that Trump brokered the agreement over a phone call with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel has reportedly agreed to the ceasefire so long as Iran does not launch any fresh attacks, and Iran has signalled it would abide by the agreement, the official said.

US vice president JD Vance, secretary of state Marco Rubio and US special envoy Steve Witkoff held direct and indirect contact with the Iranians, according to the same source.

— Cameron Carr

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani secured Iran's agreement to the US proposal for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Iran during a call with Iranian officials held after Iran's strikes on a US air base in Qatar on Monday, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters early on Tuesday.

The phone call came after US President Donald Trump told Qatar's emir that Israel had agreed to the ceasefire and asked for Qatar's help persuading Iran to also agree to the ceasefire deal, the official said.

— Reuters news agency

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has "welcomed" US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Neither state has announced an end to hostilities at the time of publishing.

"We have consistently called for dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation," Albanese said.

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Albanese says Australia supports US strikes on Iran, but insists action was 'unilateral'

"The safety of Australians in the region is our priority."

Albanese said the government is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and is deeply concerned about keeping Australians safe.

— Cameron Carr and Sara Tomevska

US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire has been agreed and will end the hostilities between Israel and Iran.

He wrote on social media a ceasefire would come into effect six hours from 8am AEST, when he announced the ceasefire on Truth Social.

"Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL," Trump said.

"This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will!"

— Cameron Carr

Some grounded flights in Qatar will now be preparing to fly, after the state announced its airspace has reopened following Iranian missile strikes on a US air base in the country.

Qatar Airways confirmed it would be one of the carriers resuming its flights.

"Our focus at this time is to help our passengers return home or reach their onward journey safely and smoothly," Qatar Airways wrote on social media.

"We've deployed extra ground staff at Hamad International Airport to support you as we resume operations."

Meanwhile, Air India has "ceased all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect," a spokesperson said earlier this morning.

"We will keep our passengers informed of any updates. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our number one priority."

— Cameron Carr

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is calling for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy in the Middle East.

"Australia condemns Iran's strikes on US bases in Qatar and Iraq," she wrote on social media.

"We do not want to see further escalation.

"A full-scale war in the Middle East would be devastating for the people of the region and the world."

— Cameron Carr

French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out about the US strikes on Iran, raising questions over the "legality" of the military operation.

"There is no framework of legality in these strikes, even if France shares the objective not to see Iran acquire nuclear weapons," Macron said, according to Reuters.

"I believe in the sovereignty of peoples and territorial integrity ... so I don't think we can take the place of a people to change its leaders."

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America First? Why MAGA is split on the US strikes on Iran

A faction within Donald Trump's MAGA base is also questioning his decision to bomb Iran.

The strikes, which were carried out without consulting US Congress, have caused some Republicans to break ranks with Trump and join Democrats in criticising the move.

— Cameron Carr

Opposition leader Sussan Ley has condemned Iran's attack on the US air base in Qatar in "the strongest possible terms".

"We note President [Donald] Trump has said the United States was provided with prior notice to prevent loss of life and injury," she said on Tuesday morning.

"That said, this provocative act is a violation of Qatari sovereignty."

The Coalition reaffirmed its support for the US' coordinated assaults on Iranian nuclear infrastructure.

Sussan Ley says Australia must stand firmly with its allies and partners, including the US, in the face of "such aggression". Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

On Sunday morning, 125 US aircraft dropped 14 "bunker buster" bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

Ley encouraged the prime minister to engage in talks with Trump.

"President Trump may be seeking meetings with IP4 nations, including Australia at NATO; we continue to urge Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to attend.

"Now is a time for Australia to stand with the United States, and Anthony Albanese should be taking every opportunity to do so."

— Anna Henderson and Cameron Carr