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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'No agreement on ceasefire yet', says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as Trump makes big claim
— araghchi (@araghchi) — araghchi (@araghchi) Live Events Trump's midnight promise meets silence Exchange of warnings continues Iranian missile strike on Qatar base False alarm in Iraq Civilian zones draw fire Iran's missiles hit Israeli cities Evacuations and diplomatic moves (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Iran said it has not agreed to any ceasefire with Israel, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump 's declaration of an 'Official END' to the war. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that there was no ceasefire agreement with Israel as of now, but if it stopped its attacks then Tehran would also stop firing.'As of now, there is NO 'agreement' on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X at 4:16 a.m. Tehran time. '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.'He added, 'The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.'These remarks were the first official response from Tehran to Trump's ceasefire had announced on Truth Social that Iran and Israel had reached a phased ceasefire, set to begin at midnight Tuesday Eastern Time. He said the 24-hour plan would allow 'final missions' to wrap up before both sides lay down neither Iran nor Israel formally confirmed it. The Israeli Defence Forces declined to comment. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office did not issue a statement. Iran's U.N. mission also stayed Iranian state television, an anchor repeatedly referred to a 'Trump-claimed' ceasefire. 'Simultaneously with Trump's claim of a ceasefire, the Zionist enemy targeted several points in the cities of Tehran, Urmia and Rasht, including a residential area in the capital,' the anchor parallel with the verbal back-and-forth, both countries issued new strike warnings. Israel cautioned that District 6 in Tehran might be targeted. Hours later, Iran, copying Israel's format, issued its own warning—this time aimed at Ramat Gan in central Israel, stating it would strike 'military infrastructure.'The tit-for-tat signals continued to escalate saw Iran launch missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Tehran claimed the strike was a direct response to U.S. bombing raids on Iranian nuclear facilities. The Iranian government said the number of missiles fired matched the number of bombs used by the U.S. in its earlier also said it warned the U.S. in advance. Trump, confirming this, said there were no casualties and downplayed the event as a 'very weak response.'Qatar did not take it lightly. The government condemned the strike as 'a flagrant violation' of its sovereignty, saying 18 of 19 missiles were intercepted. Maj. Gen. Shayeq Al Hajri said the remaining missile did not cause visible damage. The U.S. base houses the Combined Air Operations Center and the 379th Air Expeditionary state TV described the attack as 'a mighty and successful response to America's aggression.' President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X shortly before the strike, 'We neither initiated the war nor seeking it. But we will not leave invasion to the great Iran without answer.'Meanwhile, confusion spread in Iraq. An alert suggested a missile was targeting the Ain al-Assad base, which hosts U.S. forces. A senior U.S. military official later clarified it was a false alarm triggered by debris from a malfunctioning Iranian missile aimed at week, both Iran and Israel began hitting symbolic and government-linked targets, raising the risk to struck buildings in Tehran associated with protest suppression, including the headquarters of the internal security force and the Evin prison—a site known for holding political prisoners and dual nationals. Iran's state broadcaster aired surveillance footage showing the damage. No casualties were reported. But human rights groups say many families fear for the safety of loved ones held in the Israeli official, speaking anonymously, said the intention was to pressure Iran—not to collapse the government. 'We are targeting regime targets and government repression bodies in the heart of Tehran,' the official the Israeli military said it had struck roads around Iran's Fordo enrichment site to limit access. That site had already been bombed by U.S. stealth bombers using bunker-busting Vienna, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said he expects heavy damage at Fordo. Iran, however, claimed it had removed sensitive material in advance, according to Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran spokesperson Behrouz confirmed it launched missiles at Haifa and Tel Aviv. Explosions were also heard in Jerusalem, likely caused by Israel's air defences. Emergency responders reported no to Iran's official tally, at least 24 people have been killed in Israel and over 1,000 injured. On the Iranian side, the toll is far heavier. Human Rights Activists, a group based in Washington, reported 974 deaths and 3,458 injuries. Among the dead were 387 civilians and 268 members of the security response to rising hostilities, the U.S. began evacuating citizens from Israel. Around 250 Americans and their families have already left on government and military flights. An estimated 700,000 American citizens—mostly dual nationals—reside in President Vladimir Putin, after meeting Iran's foreign minister in Moscow, criticised the Western strikes. 'We discussed how we can get out of today's situation,' he said. Putin described the attacks on Iran as 'absolutely unprovoked aggression.'Even as some Israeli officials say they are open to winding down the war, they remain cautious. 'It depends on the Iranians,' said an official. Israel's ideal outcome, the source said, would be for Iran to agree to a ceasefire and return to nuclear talks with the if that fails, Israel is preparing for a long, low-level conflict—one based on monitoring and swift now, the war grinds on. The internet remains cut in much of Iran. Explosions light up cities. Leaders post on social media while air raid sirens interrupt while Trump says the war is over, the missiles tell a different story.
Hamilton Spectator
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Trump claims ceasefire between Iran and Israel after Iran's missile attack on US base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran had agreed to a 'complete and total ceasefire' soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Iran said that as long as Israel stopped its attacks early Tuesday morning, it would halt theirs. Israel did not immediately acknowledge any ceasefire, but there were no reports of Israeli strikes in Iran after 4 a.m. local. Heavy Israeli strikes continued in Tehran and other cities until shortly before that time. 'As of now, there is NO 'agreement' on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote in a post on X. '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.' His message was posted at 4:16 a.m. Tehran time. Araghchi added: 'The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.' Trump posted on Truth Social that the 24-hour phased-in ceasefire will begin about midnight Tuesday Eastern time. He said it would bring an 'Official END' to the war. The Israeli military declined to comment on Trump's statement and the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Speaking on Iranian state television, an overnight anchor repeatedly referred to a 'Trump-claimed' ceasefire, without saying whether Tehran accepted it. The anchor noted: 'Simultaneously with Trump's claim of a ceasefire, the Zionist enemy targeted several points in the cities of Tehran, Urmia and Rasht, including a residential area in the capital.' Israel's military put out a warning earlier that District 6 in Tehran could be struck. Early Tuesday, Iran, mirroring the language and maps of the Israeli military, put out a warning telling people in Ramat Gan it would target 'military infrastructure' there. Iran's attack Monday indicated it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region. The U.S. was warned by Iran in advance, and there were no casualties, said Trump, who dismissed the attack as a 'very weak response.' Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base as 'a flagrant violation' of its sovereignty, airspace and international law. Qatar said it intercepted all but one missile, though it was not clear if that missile caused any damage. Iran said the volley matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas. Those comments, made immediately after the attack, suggested Iran wanted to de-escalate with the United States, something Trump himself said after the strikes early Sunday on Iran. Qatar Maj. Gen. Shayeq Al Hajri said 19 missiles were fired at the base that is home to the Combined Air Operations Center, which provides command and control of air power across the region, as well as the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the largest such wing in the world. Trump said 14 missiles were fired, 13 were knocked down and one was 'set free' because it posed no threat. Iran announced the attack on state television, with a caption calling it 'a mighty and successful response' to 'America's aggression.' Just before the explosions, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on the social platform X: 'We neither initiated the war nor seeking it. But we will not leave invasion to the great Iran without answer.' Earlier reports that a missile was launched at a base housing American forces in Iraq were a false alarm, a senior U.S. military official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment publicly, said debris from a malfunctioning Iranian missile targeting Israel had triggered an alert of an impending attack on the Ain al-Assad base. Israel expands war to include symbolic targets On the 11th day of the conflict, Israel and Iran traded airstrikes that have become a reality for civilians in both countries since Israel started the war to target Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program. Iran struck Israel with a barrage of missiles and drones while Israel said it attacked 'regime targets and government repression bodies in the heart of Tehran.' But Israeli officials insisted they did not seek the overthrow of Iran's government, their archenemy since the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution. The latest strikes unfolded only hours after Trump himself mentioned the possibility of regime change a day after inserting America into the war with its stealth-bomber strike on three Iranian nuclear sites. 'If the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change???' he asked on his Truth Social website. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later described Trump as 'simply raising a question.' The U.S. strikes over the weekend prompted fears of a wider regional conflict. Iran said the U.S. had crossed 'a very big red line' with its risky gambit to strike with missiles and 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs . Israel aims to wind down the war in the coming days, but that will depend on the Iranians, an Israeli official said on condition of anonymity to discuss high-level internal deliberations. The official spoke before Trump's announcement about a ceasefire. Israel's preferred outcome is for Iran to agree to a ceasefire and reenter negotiations with the U.S. over its nuclear program, the official said. But Israel is prepared for the possibility of an extended low-intensity war of attrition or period of 'quiet for quiet,' in which it would closely monitor Iran's activities and strike if it identifies new threats. Tehran strikes open new chapter of war Before the ceasefire announcement, the Israeli military warned Iranians it would continue to attack military sites around Tehran as its focus shifted to include symbolic targets. The military issued the warning on the social platform X, though Iranians are struggling to access the outside world due to an internet shutdown. In Tehran, Israel hit the headquarters of the military force that suppressed recent protests and blew open a gate at Evin prison. That facility is known for holding political activists. Iranian state television shared black-and-white surveillance footage of the strike at the facility known for holding dual nationals and Westerners often used by Iran as bargaining chips in negotiations with the West. Evin also has specialized units for political prisoners run by the paramilitary, all-volunteer Revolutionary Guard, which answers only to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The facility is the target of both U.S. and European Union sanctions. There were no immediate reports of casualties in Iran or significant damage. Iranian state television aired footage it said was shot inside Evin, with prisoners under control. However, the Washington-based Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran said many families of detainees 'have expressed deep concern about the safety and condition of their loved ones' in the prison. According to an Israeli official familiar with the government's strategy, Israel is targeting these sites to put pressure on the Iranian administration but is not actively seeking to topple it. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal government deliberations. The Israeli military also confirmed it struck roads around Iran's Fordo enrichment facility to obstruct access to the site. The underground site was one of those hit in Sunday's attack by the United States. The Israeli military did not elaborate. In Vienna, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said he expected there to be heavy damage at the Fordo facility following Sunday's U.S. airstrike there with sophisticated bunker-buster bombs. Several Iranian officials, including Atomic Energy Organization of Iran spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi, have claimed Iran removed nuclear material from targeted sites ahead of time. Iran presses on attacking Israel Iran said its Monday attacks targeted the Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv, according to Iranian state television. Explosions were also heard in Jerusalem, possibly from air defense systems in action, and Israel's Magen David Adom emergency rescue service said there had been no reports of injuries. In Israel, at least 24 people have been killed and more than 1,000 wounded in the war. Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 974 people and wounded 3,458 others, according to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists. The group, which has provided detailed casualty figures from Iranian unrest such as the protests surrounding the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, said of those killed, it identified 387 civilians and 268 security force personnel. The U.S. has evacuated some 250 American citizens and their immediate family members from Israel by government, military and charter flights that began over the weekend, a State Department official said. There are roughly 700,000 American citizens, most of them dual U.S.-Israeli citizens, believed to be in Israel. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who leads one of Iran's closest allies, said Monday after meeting in Moscow with the Iranian foreign minister that they had explored 'how we can get out of today's situation.' Putin called the Israeli and American attacks on Iran an 'absolutely unprovoked aggression.' ___ Lidman reported from Tel Aviv, Israel. Associated Press writers Josef Federman in Jerusalem, Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad, Abby Sewell in Beirut, Elise Morton in London, Geir Moulson in Berlin, Ella Joyner in Brussels, Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations and Stephanie Liechtenstein in Vienna contributed to this report. Error! 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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
What Trump said while announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire. Full statement
President Donald Trump late on Monday announced that Israel and Iran had reached a "complete and total ceasefire," following a limited missile strike by Iran on a US military base in Qatar on Monday. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that the phased 24-hour ceasefire is set to begin around midnight on Monday. The ceasefire announcement by Donald Trump between Israel and Iran comes after a strike by Iran on Monday aimed at a major US military installation in Qatar.(AFP) Calling it an 'Official END' to the war, Trump wrote that the ceasefire will come in effect in approximately 6 hours from now, till which time Israel and Iran would have 'completed their in progress and final missions." The Israeli military declined to comment on Trump's statement and there was also no immediate comment from Iran. Iran's UN mission also declined to comment on Trump's ceasefire post, and the Israeli mission said it had no immediate comment. Follow for live updates in Israel Iran conflict As Trump described it, the ceasefire would start with Iran and then be joined by Israel 12 hours later, with the president writing that the respective sides would 'remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL.' He also congratulated both the countries on ending the '12 day war.' He wrote, '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 claimed that the Israel-Iran war could have gone on for years, destroying the Middle East. 'This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!,' he wrote in the post. The exact terms of the ceasefire other than the timeline provided by Trump have not yet been informed. Meanwhile, the White House also reposted Trump's announcement with a photo of the president holding a red hat that said 'Trump was right about everything' in all capital letters. Trump's announcement comes just before he leaves Tuesday for a NATO summit in the Netherlands, where he will likely make the case that his mix of aggression and diplomacy has succeeded. Speaking on Iranian state television, an overnight anchor repeatedly referred to a 'Trump-claimed' ceasefire, without saying whether Tehran accepted it. This ceasefire announcement follows a retaliatory strike by Iran on Monday aimed at a major US military installation in the Gulf nation of Qatar. The US was warned by Iran in advance, and there were no casualties, said President Donald Trump, who dismissed the attack as a 'very weak response.' Over the week missiles have been launched by either of the countries, taking the lives of hundreds in Iran and two dozen in Israel, according to officials on both sides. On Sunday, the Trump administration had insisted that Iran abandon its program to enrich uranium for possible use in nuclear weapons as a condition of any lasting peace. (With input from agencies)
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Israel Iran news war LIVE: Iran calls ceasefire ‘Trump-claimed', no reaction from Israel yet
Israel Iran news war LIVE: Remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar, as it lies on a pavement near a fence on June 23, 2025, as seen in a frame grab taken from AFPTV footage. Israel Iran news war LIVE: After around 12 days of fighting, United States President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (Monday in local time) that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. The ceasefire will be done in phases across the next 24 hours, said the post made by Trump at 3.32 am IST. He added that during each phase of the ceasefire, the other side will remain 'peaceful' and 'respectful'. ...Read More '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 added in his post. There was no immediate reaction from neither Israel nor Iran on the ceasefire. In Iran, an anchor on the country's state television referred to a ceasefire as 'Trump-claimed', not mentioning whether Tehran had accepted it or not. 'Simultaneously with Trump's claim of a ceasefire, the Zionist enemy targeted several points in the cities of Tehran, Urmia and Rasht, including a residential area in the capital,' Reuters quoted the anchor as saying. Israel's military also issued a warning earlier that Tehran's District 6 could be attacked. The ceasefire announcement comes hours after a US air base in Qatar was hit by Iranian airstrikes in retaliation after the US entered the Middle East conflict and attacked Iran's nuclear sites. Iran late on Monday launched "Operation Basharat al-Fath" against US bases in Qatar in response to the American strikes that hit three Iranian nuclear facilities, Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz, the previous day. Israel-Iran conflict | Key points The United States entered the conflict between Israel and Iran and carried out a large-scale strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear site, deploying 75 precision munitions and bunker-busting bombs over the weekend. After the US' attack, Iran retaliated by bombing its airbase in Qatar and said that the volley matched the number of bombs the US dropped on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas, reported AP. According to Qatar, all missiles fired by Iran at the US airbase were intercepted except for one. The damage caused by that missile, if any, is not yet known. Iran's parliament has passed a measure that could lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major trade route for global oil shipments. If enacted, the move threatens a potential worldwide energy crisis if enacted. Follow all the updates here: June 24, 2025 5:59 AM IST Israel Iran news war LIVE: According to the post made by US President Donald Trump, both the countries will carry out any 'final missions' against each other which are underway before the ceasefire is implemented. June 24, 2025 5:57 AM IST Israel Iran news war LIVE: In the post on Truth Social announcing the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump said that it will be implemented over the next 24 hours in phases. The full post made by Trump reads, "CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that 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! Officially, 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 will be saluted by the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL. 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.' This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
