Iran confirms ceasefire with Israel after 12 days of war

Iran confirms ceasefire: Recent reports from June 24, 2025, indicate a complex and somewhat conflicting situation regarding a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. President Donald Trump has publicly announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to end what he referred to as the “12-day war.

“He claimed the ceasefire would be phased in over 24 hours, with Iran halting operations first, followed by Israel 12 hours later. Iranian state media, including Irib and SNN, have reported that a ceasefire has begun, following what they described as a final round of missile attacks on Israel.

Some Iranian outlets have also claimed that Trump “begged” for the ceasefire after a “successful” Iranian strike on a U.S. base in Qatar. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while there is currently “NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,” Tehran would halt its response if Israel stopped its “illegal aggression” by 4 am Tehran time (00:30 GMT).

This statement seems to suggest a conditional cessation of hostilities rather than a formal, confirmed agreement.

Qatar’s Role: It has been widely reported that Qatar played a significant role as an intermediary in brokering the potential ceasefire, with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani securing Iran’s agreement to a U.S. proposal.

What remains unclear or disputed?

Official Confirmation from Israel: As of the latest reports, Israel has not publicly confirmed that it has agreed to a ceasefire or cessation of hostilities.

Continued Missile Attacks: Even after Trump’s announcement and Iran’s statements about a ceasefire, Israel has reported continued missile attacks from Iran, and emergency services in Israel have reported casualties from these strikes. This indicates that a full and immediate cessation of fire might not be in effect across all fronts.

Internal Fissures in Iran: Some reports suggest internal disagreements within the Iranian regime regarding how to respond to the conflict and whether to accept a ceasefire.

In summary, while there have been strong claims from Donald Trump and reports from Iranian state media about a ceasefire, Iran’s foreign minister’s statement suggests a conditional halt to their actions rather than a formal, fully agreed-upon truce. Critically, Israel has not yet officially confirmed any agreement, and missile attacks have reportedly continued. The situation remains fluid and somewhat ambiguous.

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