The day began with Israel launching airstrikes on military targets and a petrochemical plant in Iran, defying Trump's public plea not to retaliate for earlier Iranian missile fire. By morning, Iran responded with multiple salvos at central and northern Israel, while Houthis fired from Yemen. As the exchange continued, Trump demanded an immediate ceasefire and warned Netanyahu that Israel would be left alone if it escalated. By early afternoon, Israeli officials confirmed halting strikes on Iran at Trump's request, though operations in southern Lebanon persisted. Iran announced a unilateral halt, conditioning it on no Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Netanyahu later declared the fire 'contained for now,' but media focused on Trump's ultimatum and the limited scope of Israel's response, framing it as a climbdown.