Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran to be phased in over 24 hours. The ceasefire would start with Iran and then be joined by Israel 12 hours later, according to the announcement.
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Donald Trump announced a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran that would end the "12 day war" between the countries, though neither the Israeli nor the Iranian government commented on the accord at the time of announcement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi later posted to X that no "agreement" had been reached on a ceasefire with Israel at this time.
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Times of Oman
22 minutes ago
- Times of Oman
Israel Defence Minister accuses Iran of ceasefire violation, vows to "respond forcefully"
Tel Aviv [Israel]: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and said that he has ordered Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to "respond forcefully to Iran's violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran," The Times of Israel reported. Katz's statement comes after Iran launched two ballistic missiles at Israel after a ceasefire was supposed to come into effect. Both missiles were intercepted. IDF Chief of Staff Lt General Eyal Zamir, in an ongoing assessment, said, "In light of the grave violation of the ceasefire by the Iranian regime, we will strike with force," The Times of Israel reported. Earlier, the IDF Home Front Command said people in northern Israel can exit bomb shelters after the latest missile fire from Iran. Earlier, sirens were heard in Northern Israel as a new ballistic missile attack from Iran. People who were present in areas where sirens were heard have been asked to remain in bomb shelters until further notice, The Times of Israel reported. The statement follows Israel's announcement that it has agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran and vowed to "respond forcefully" in case there is any violation of the truce. Israel thanked Trump and the US for "their defensive support and for their participation in removing the Iranian nuclear threat." In a statement, Israel's Prime Minister's Office said, "In light of having achieved the objectives of the operation, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel agrees to the President's proposal for a bilateral ceasefire. Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire." Earlier, Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire," in what would bring about an end to the conflict just hours after Tehran targeted American Air bases in the Middle East. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said Israel and Iran would likely exchange final blows over the next six hours before the deal would come into place on Tuesday. "Iran will start the ceasefire and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the ceasefire and, upon the 24th Hour, an official end to the 12-Day War," he stated. The conflict between Israel and Iran started on June 13 when the former launched a massive airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, codenamed "Operation Rising Lion". In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated a large-scale drone and missile campaign called 'Operation True Promise 3', targeting Israeli fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centres. Tensions escalated further after the US conducted precision airstrikes early Sunday morning on three key Iranian nuclear facilities under "Operation Midnight Hammer." Iran retaliated by launching multiple missiles at US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar--the largest US military base in the region.
Observer
2 hours ago
- Observer
Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
Asian shares gained and oil prices were down Tuesday, as fears of an energy market shock eased following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Investors were relieved that Iran did not retaliate to a US attack on its nuclear facilities by throttling oil transport through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, Iran said it had launched missiles at a major US base in Qatar, which described the situation as stable, while analysts said oilfield assets were unaffected. Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed to a staggered ceasefire that would bring about an "official end" to their conflict, as strikes continued to hammer Tehran. Iran's foreign minister said Tuesday that Tehran did not intend to continue its strikes if Israel stopped its attacks. "Details of the ceasefire agreement are still sparse at the time of writing, and as such, the detente and de-escalation are not a done deal," wrote Michael Wan at MUFG. "Nonetheless, latest news reports suggest Iran has agreed to the ceasefire, and if this is right, the left tail risk of more extreme scenarios resulting in significant oil supply disruptions has meaningfully diminished." In forex markets, the dollar gave up gains after Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she would support cutting interest rates at July's meeting if inflation holds steady. The market currently expects the Fed to resume cutting interest rates in September. Bowman indicated that "ongoing progress in tariff negotiations providing a less risky economic environment to adjust policy," prompting the dollar to weaken, Wan said. Trump announced on Monday a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, potentially ending the 12-day war that saw millions flee Tehran and prompted fears of further escalation in the war-torn region. But there was no confirmation from Israel, and the Israeli military said two volleys of missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel in the early hours of Tuesday. Witnesses later heard explosions near Tel Aviv and Beersheba in central Israel. Israel media said a building had been struck and three people were killed in the missile strike on Beersheba. Israel, joined by the United States on the weekend, has carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, after alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. "On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, 'THE 12 DAY WAR'," Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. While an Iranian official earlier confirmed that Tehran had agreed to a ceasefire, the country's foreign minister said there would be no cessation of hostilities unless Israel stopped its attacks. Abbas Araqchi said early on Tuesday that if Israel stopped its "illegal aggression" against the Iranian people, no later than 4 a.m. Tehran time (0030 GMT) on Tuesday, Iran had no intention of continuing its response afterwards. There have been no reported Israeli attacks on Iran since that time. "The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later," Araqchi added in a post on X. A senior White House official said Trump had brokered the deal in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Israel had agreed so long as Iran did not launch further attacks. Trump appeared to suggest that Israel and Iran would have some time to complete any missions that are underway, at which point the ceasefire would begin in a staged process. Iran denies ever having a nuclear weapons program, but Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said that if it wanted to, world leaders "wouldn't be able to stop us". Israel does not deny or confirm that. Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani secured Tehran's agreement during a call with Iranian officials, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters on Tuesday. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff were in direct and indirect contact with the Iranians, a White House official said. Neither Iran's U.N. mission nor the Israeli embassy in Washington responded to separate requests for comment from Reuters. Hours earlier, three Israeli officials had signaled Israel was looking to wrap up its campaign in Iran soon and had passed the message on to the United States. Netanyahu had told government ministers, whose discussions ended early on Tuesday, not to speak publicly, Israel's Channel 12 television reported.
Muscat Daily
3 hours ago
- Muscat Daily
Ceasefire takes effect after Iran launches 6 waves of missiles at Israel
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – A ceasefire between Israel and Iran came into effect at 0400 GMT on Tuesday, following hours of intense hostilities during which Iran launched six waves of missile attacks targeting Israeli territory. The Israeli military confirmed that a total of 11 missiles were fired in six consecutive volleys in the hours leading up to the truce. According to Israel's emergency medical services, at least six people were killed and 15 others injured—some critically—after a rocket struck a residential building in the southern city of Beersheba. Explosions were also reported in Tel Aviv and other parts of central Israel, according to Israeli media. Iranian state media confirmed the beginning of the ceasefire, noting that it followed the 'final salvos' of missile fire. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority and military radio also reported the start of the ceasefire, although Israeli officials have yet to issue a formal statement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly instructed ministers not to comment publicly on the truce. The ceasefire was initially announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, who outlined a phased de-escalation: Iran would halt attacks first, followed by Israel 12 hours later, with a full cessation of hostilities expected after 24 hours. Qatar was reported by Israeli media to have mediated the agreement.
