Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel And Iran; Tehran Denies Agreement

Tehran stated that no ceasefire agreement had been reached and accused the U.S. of spreading misinformation.

Updated on: 24 June 2025 8:09 am

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted a defiant message on social media accompanied by an image of a burning American flag, reiterating Iran’s resistance to foreign aggression. Photo: AP

In a dramatic statement on social media, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Israel and Iran have reached a "complete and total ceasefire," effectively ending what he termed the "12-Day War." However, Iranian officials have firmly denied any such agreement, casting doubt over Trump’s declaration.

Posting to Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “Congratulations to everyone! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire.” He outlined a phased plan in which Iran would initiate the ceasefire in six hours, followed by Israel 12 hours later, with the conflict officially considered over within 24 hours.

Trump praised both nations for their “stamina, courage, and intelligence,” stating that the war “could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will.” He concluded his post with a sweeping message of unity: “God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!”

However, Iranian officials quickly rejected the U.S. President’s announcement. Tehran stated that no ceasefire agreement had been reached and accused the U.S. of spreading misinformation. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted a defiant message on social media accompanied by an image of a burning American flag, reiterating Iran’s resistance to foreign aggression. “We will not submit to anyone’s harassment,” the caption read.

The announcement follows a sharp escalation in hostilities. Trump claimed Iran had launched 14 missiles targeting U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq, calling the attack “very weak” and “expected.” According to his post, 13 of the missiles were intercepted, while one was allowed to strike after being assessed as non-threatening. Trump also referenced a major strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which he described as an “obliteration” carried out by the U.S. and its allies.

Despite Iran’s denial, reports from Reuters suggest that Tehran may be considering a Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal initiated by the U.S. Details of the proposal remain unclear.

As both sides continue to trade statements and missiles, the international community watches with uncertainty. The potential ceasefire could mark a significant turning point—or merely a pause—in a conflict that has brought the region to the brink of broader war.