Donald Trump declares a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but Tehran swiftly denies any formal agreement, saying its final decision on halting military operations is yet to come.
Tensions remain high in the Middle East as Iran has denied the existence of any ceasefire agreement with Israel, just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a deal had been secured. The contradictory statements cast uncertainty over hopes for a de-escalation following a recent missile attack.
In a public post, Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi insisted there was “no agreement” on a ceasefire, directly contradicting Trump’s earlier claims. However, Araghchi did indicate that Iran has “no intention” of continuing its military response provided that Israel halts its “illegal aggression against the Iranian people.” He emphasized that a final decision on whether to cease Iran’s military operations will be made later.
Trump had earlier taken to his social media platform, Truth Social, at just after 11 PM UK time, announcing what he called a “complete and total ceasefire” between Iran and Israel. He claimed the first phase of the deal would be implemented six hours after his statement.
The announcement came on the heels of a missile strike by Iran targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar, further escalating the ongoing regional conflict. The U.S. and international observers had hoped the announcement would mark a turning point, but Iran’s response has thrown cold water on those expectations.
As diplomatic uncertainty grows, global powers continue to monitor developments closely, wary that any misstep could ignite a broader regional confrontation.
