Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIran paused its strikes on Israel following a plea from Donald Trump for both sides to cease hostilities immediately. The renewed conflict threatens ongoing peace efforts between Tehran and Washington. Iran warned of 'much more severe and crushing' attacks if Israel does not halt its assaults on Lebanon. Israel conducted airstrikes across central and western Iran, including Tehran and Isfahan, in the early hours of Monday. Iran blames the US for the resumption of conflict, while White House officials deny involvement in Israel's actions. In fullIran-US war latest: Tehran pauses strikes on Israel for now after Trump ‘stop shooting’ pleaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in