As night fell in the Middle East today, a cease-fire between Israel and Iran seemed to be holding. There was no evidence that either side had launched attacks in recent hours, and leaders in both countries said their side had prevailed in the 12-day war.

Israel’s warplanes kept up attacks on Iranian missile systems, airfields and the Fordow nuclear site following US strikes at the weekend, as debate raged in the country over how long the campaign should continue.