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Tensions continue to mount in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” following what he called the “12-Day War.” However, Iranian officials have swiftly and firmly denied the claim, insisting no such agreement exists.
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump congratulated both nations and declared that hostilities would end within 24 hours, with Iran beginning the ceasefire process, followed by Israel 12 hours later. He called the alleged agreement a major diplomatic victory and a hopeful sign for Middle East peace.
Iran, however, has issued a sharp rebuttal. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, senior Iranian diplomat, clarified on social media:
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)
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
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“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.”
He added that Iran is not currently planning to extend its military response beyond 4 AM Tehran time, but only if Israel halts its operations against Iran by then. “The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later,” Araghchi wrote.
This clarification indicates Iran’s conditional openness to pause retaliatory action, but does not constitute a formal ceasefire. Moreover, there has been no official confirmation from Israel regarding Trump’s announcement.
