Iran ceasefire talks took a confusing turn after Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denied any agreement shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a truce between Israel and Iran.
Speaking on X, Araghchi declared, “As of now, there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations.”
Iran Ceasefire Denial Followed By Confirmation
At first, Iran rejected Trump’s ceasefire announcement and insisted that it had not received any formal proposal. Araghchi explained that Iran would halt attacks only if Israel stopped its aggression by 4 am Tehran time. “However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards,” he wrote.
As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around.
As of now, there is NO “agreement” on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no…
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 24, 2025
Minutes later, Araghchi confirmed the ceasefire and announced that operations stopped at 4 am. “The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4am. Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who responded to any attack by the enemy until the very last minute,” he posted on X.
The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4am.
Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who…
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 24, 2025
Israel mostly stayed silent. Hebrew media reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu supports Trump’s ceasefire if Iran halts missile strikes. The Israeli military and Netanyahu’s office offered no official comment, according to AP.
US base Attack Near Doha
Iran announced the ceasefire just hours after launching missiles at the US al-Udeid Air Base near Doha. Trump confirmed that the attack caused no injuries. After the strike, Trump declared on Truth Social that both sides had secured a ceasefire. “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE… for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!” he wrote.
Trump explained that Iran would start the ceasefire, and Israel would follow 12 hours later, officially ending what he called “THE 12 DAY WAR.”
