Srinagar, June 24 -- Despite the formal agreement, tensions flared immediatelyafternine people were killed in Israeli strikes on the northern Iranian province of Gilan, Iranian state media reported, while five people were killed in Iranian strikes on the southern Israeli city of Beersheba.

President Trump, speaking to reporters before departing for a NATO summit, said both sides had likely violated the fledgling agreement, but he aimed his strongest criticism at Israel, a long-time U.S. ally. "They're making it harder," he said, reportedly using strong language behind the scenes. Later, in an attempt to stabilize the narrative, Trump claimed the ceasefire had been restored:

"ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn aroun...