In a dramatic turn during the twelfth day of the Iran-Israel conflict, US President Donald Trump announced that a complete ceasefire had been agreed upon between the two warring nations. However, within minutes, Iran firmly denied any such deal and stated that there is no agreement as of now.
Meanwhile, Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed that seven people were killed in an Iranian missile strike on southern Israel, marking the first reported deaths in Israel since Trump’s ceasefire announcement.
Here are the top developments:
1. Trump says war is ending with a ‘Complete and Total CEASEFIRE’
Donald Trump took to Truth Social to declare an end to the conflict, stating that Israel and Iran had both agreed to a ceasefire. He described the 12-day war as one that could have “destroyed the entire Middle East” but was instead coming to a peaceful close.
“There will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!”
“ God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!”
2. Iran’s foreign minister quickly denies any deal
Just after Trump’s post, Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi released a statement saying that no ceasefire had been agreed to. He maintained that Iran had been defending itself and set conditions for halting operations.
“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 later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards.”
“The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.”
3. Trump declares ceasefire 'now in effect'
The MAGA chief posted on Truth Social: "The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it."
4. Iran’s Supreme Leader warns Iran does not surrender
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shared a strong message online, saying that Iran will not back down and showed that the country remains strong and determined.
“Those who know the Iranian people and their history know that the Iranian nation isn’t a nation that surrenders.”
5. Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar
Hours before the ceasefire talk, Iran launched missiles at the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Loud explosions were heard across Doha and Lusail. Iran said this was in retaliation for US bombing of its nuclear facilities. Qatar condemned the strike and claimed nearly all missiles were intercepted.
Iranian media called it “a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America’s aggression.”
These strikes came in response to the US' Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted Iran's three major nuclear sites: Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The US used B-2 bombers and 30,000-pound bunker-buster ammunition to carry out the operation.
Also read: Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar; explosions rock Doha, Indian embassy urges caution - top developments
6. Trump says Iran’s response was weak and ineffective
Trump downplayed Iran’s missile strike on the base in Qatar, saying most of the missiles were intercepted and that no Americans were hurt. He urged Iran to move forward towards peace.
“Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was ‘set free,’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction. I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done.”
“Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”
7. Trump thanks Emir of Qatar for seeking peace
Trump also thanked Qatar’s Emir for helping prevent escalation and confirmed that no Qataris were hurt in the missile incident.
“I’d like to thank the Highly Respected Emir of Qatar for all that he has done in seeking Peace for the Region. Regarding the attack today at the American Base in Qatar, I am pleased to report that, in addition to no Americans being killed or wounded, very importantly, there have also been no Qataris killed or wounded.”
8. Iran’s President: ‘We neither initiated the war nor seeking it’
Just before Iran’s missile attack on Qatar, President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Iran’s stance, saying it was not the aggressor but would not allow invasion to go unanswered.
“We neither initiated the war nor seeking it. But we will not leave invasion to the great Iran without answer.”
9. Israel and Iran approached US to seek peace: Trump
In a new claim on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that both Israel and Iran approached him “almost simultaneously” seeking peace, just hours after he announced a US-brokered ceasefire agreement to end what he called the "12-day war" between the two nations.
"Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, 'PEACE!'" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. "I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS!"
He added that both nations would experience “tremendous love, peace and prosperity in their futures.”
10. Donald Trump 'begged' for a truce: Iran
Iran claimed that Donald Trump had "begged" it to accept a truce.
"The ceasefire has been imposed on Israel following Iran's 'successful' attack on the US base in Qatar. Trump begged for a ceasefire following the attack," the state-run IRINN announced in Iran, according to BBC.
Meanwhile, Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed that seven people were killed in an Iranian missile strike on southern Israel, marking the first reported deaths in Israel since Trump’s ceasefire announcement.
Here are the top developments:
1. Trump says war is ending with a ‘Complete and Total CEASEFIRE’
Donald Trump took to Truth Social to declare an end to the conflict, stating that Israel and Iran had both agreed to a ceasefire. He described the 12-day war as one that could have “destroyed the entire Middle East” but was instead coming to a peaceful close.
“There will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!”
“ God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!”
2. Iran’s foreign minister quickly denies any deal
Just after Trump’s post, Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi released a statement saying that no ceasefire had been agreed to. He maintained that Iran had been defending itself and set conditions for halting operations.
“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 later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards.”
“The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.”
As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 24, 2025
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…
3. Trump declares ceasefire 'now in effect'
The MAGA chief posted on Truth Social: "The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it."
4. Iran’s Supreme Leader warns Iran does not surrender
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shared a strong message online, saying that Iran will not back down and showed that the country remains strong and determined.
“Those who know the Iranian people and their history know that the Iranian nation isn’t a nation that surrenders.”
Those who know the Iranian people and their history know that the Iranian nation isn’t a nation that surrenders.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 23, 2025
5. Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar
Hours before the ceasefire talk, Iran launched missiles at the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Loud explosions were heard across Doha and Lusail. Iran said this was in retaliation for US bombing of its nuclear facilities. Qatar condemned the strike and claimed nearly all missiles were intercepted.
Iranian media called it “a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America’s aggression.”
These strikes came in response to the US' Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted Iran's three major nuclear sites: Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The US used B-2 bombers and 30,000-pound bunker-buster ammunition to carry out the operation.
Also read: Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar; explosions rock Doha, Indian embassy urges caution - top developments
6. Trump says Iran’s response was weak and ineffective
Trump downplayed Iran’s missile strike on the base in Qatar, saying most of the missiles were intercepted and that no Americans were hurt. He urged Iran to move forward towards peace.
“Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was ‘set free,’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction. I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done.”
“Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”
7. Trump thanks Emir of Qatar for seeking peace
Trump also thanked Qatar’s Emir for helping prevent escalation and confirmed that no Qataris were hurt in the missile incident.
“I’d like to thank the Highly Respected Emir of Qatar for all that he has done in seeking Peace for the Region. Regarding the attack today at the American Base in Qatar, I am pleased to report that, in addition to no Americans being killed or wounded, very importantly, there have also been no Qataris killed or wounded.”
8. Iran’s President: ‘We neither initiated the war nor seeking it’
Just before Iran’s missile attack on Qatar, President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Iran’s stance, saying it was not the aggressor but would not allow invasion to go unanswered.
“We neither initiated the war nor seeking it. But we will not leave invasion to the great Iran without answer.”
ما نه آغازگر جنگ بودیم، نه خواهان آن؛ اما تجاوز به #ایران_بزرگ را بیپاسخ نمیگذاریم.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) June 23, 2025
با تمام وجودمان پای امنیت این #ملت_عزیز خواهیم ایستاد و هر زخمی بر پیکر ایران را با ایمان، عقل و اراده پاسخ می دهیم.
مردم، #خدا مراقب ماست. pic.twitter.com/gXKq2YVfNl
9. Israel and Iran approached US to seek peace: Trump
In a new claim on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that both Israel and Iran approached him “almost simultaneously” seeking peace, just hours after he announced a US-brokered ceasefire agreement to end what he called the "12-day war" between the two nations.
"Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, 'PEACE!'" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. "I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS!"
He added that both nations would experience “tremendous love, peace and prosperity in their futures.”
10. Donald Trump 'begged' for a truce: Iran
Iran claimed that Donald Trump had "begged" it to accept a truce.
"The ceasefire has been imposed on Israel following Iran's 'successful' attack on the US base in Qatar. Trump begged for a ceasefire following the attack," the state-run IRINN announced in Iran, according to BBC.
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