23.06.2025 23:08
Former President Trump announced a purported ceasefire between Israel and Iran via a post on Truth Social. His statement, made around 6:02 p.m. EDT, declared a "Complete and Total CEASEFIRE" within the next 24 hours, following several days of reciprocal air and missile strikes. Remarkably, he offered no specifics regarding the terms of this alleged agreement, merely asserting that both nations would maintain "PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL" relations.
Trump's pronouncements continued, downplaying the extent of the damage. He claimed that only minimal harm had occurred, attributing the success to the interception of thirteen out of fourteen Iranian missiles. His comments suggested a de-escalation of the conflict between Tehran and Washington, expressing gratitude for Iran's alleged "early notice" regarding counterstrikes. He concluded his series of posts with an optimistic declaration: "CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!"
Independent confirmation of Trump's claims remains elusive. However, the Pentagon acknowledged an attack on Al Udeid Air Force Base in Qatar using short and medium-range ballistic missiles, reported around 2 p.m. EDT. Thankfully, no casualties were reported from this attack.
Earlier reports, beginning around 1:30 p.m. EDT, detailed escalating tensions. Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, temporarily closed its airspace and urged citizens to avoid major roadways following air raid sirens. These actions followed statements from the Bahraini Interior Ministry relayed via X (formerly Twitter).
The Iranian government, in televised addresses around 1:10 p.m. EDT, publicly claimed responsibility for the attacks, boasting of a "mighty and successful response" to American strikes. The Supreme National Security Council insisted the missile strikes posed no threat to Qatar. According to reports from the New York Times, Iranian officials reportedly provided advance warning to their Qatari counterparts, aiming to prevent civilian casualties. These actions demonstrate a complex and evolving situation, the details of which require further clarification from official government sources.
