24.06.2025 07:52

A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran has reportedly taken effect, according to multiple sources, though the situation remains fluid. Former President Trump, claiming credit for the agreement, emphatically declared a ceasefire in effect via his Truth Social platform. His statement, however, followed conflicting reports from both sides and lacked immediate official confirmation from Israeli authorities.

Israel, while acknowledging the cessation of hostilities, linked the decision to the successful completion of its Operation Rising Lion. A statement from Prime Minister Netanyahu's office highlighted the purported achievement of military objectives, specifically targeting both nuclear and ballistic missile threats, before asserting that Israel had agreed to the ceasefire in coordination with Trump's proposal. The statement underscored that any further Iranian aggression would be met with a robust response.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, initial announcements of the ceasefire were met with reports of continued Iranian missile strikes on Israeli territory. The Israeli Defense Forces, while not officially commenting on the ceasefire itself, issued several alerts regarding ongoing Iranian missile launches, suggesting a discrepancy between declared peace and continued military actions.

Iran, through its state media, announced a ceasefire, attributing it to their successful missile attacks and claiming that Trump actively urged their compliance. However, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, later clarified the situation on X (formerly Twitter), stating that no formal ceasefire agreement existed. Araghchi indicated that Iran’s retaliatory actions would cease only if Israeli aggression halted by a specified deadline. This discrepancy casts doubt on the definitive nature of the announced ceasefire, raising questions about the actual terms and the level of commitment from both sides. The situation remains volatile and requires further clarification from official sources.