Iran says does not believe Israel will respect Gaza ceasefire | International

TEHRAN, Oct 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Iran on Saturday said it did not have confidence that its arch-nemesis Israel would respect the terms of a Gaza ceasefire that began a day earlier, following two years of war. "We warn about the tricks and betrayals of the Zionist regime (Israel) regarding previous agreements... There is absolutely no trust in the Zionist regime," said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, pointing to previous ceasefires that have been violated, including in Lebanon. Araghchi nonetheless reiterated Iran's support for the ceasefire, saying "any plan that serves to halt these (Israel's) crimes has always had our support". The Iranian foreign ministry on Thursday said the Islamic republic "has always supported any action and initiative that includes stopping...