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Last Updated:June 24, 2025, 07:42 IST
Iran has denied any formal ceasefire with Israel, however, indicated that it may halt its military response if Israeli airstrikes stop by 4 am, local time.
Israeli soldiers inspect the site struck by a direct missile strike launched from Iran in Tel Aviv (Photo: AP)
Iran will stop its attacks if Israel stops its airstrikes by 4 am local time, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday.
His statement is being viewed as the first official remark by Iran to President Donald Trump’s claimed ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
“As of now, there is NO agreement on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations," Araghchi wrote 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," he added.
“The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later," the Iranian Foreign Minister wrote.
As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around.As of now, there is NO “agreement" on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no…
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 24, 2025
The Iranian Foreign Minister also hinted at a ceasefire, and in another post, wrote, “The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4 am."
“Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who responded to any attack by the enemy until the very last minute," the Iranian Foreign Minister said.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire" soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.
Israel did not immediately acknowledge any ceasefire, and heavy Israeli strikes continued in Tehran and other cities early Tuesday.
On Monday, Trump posted on his Truth Social handle that the 24-hour phased-in ceasefire would begin at midnight on Tuesday at Eastern time. He said it would bring an “official end" to the war.
Iran’s attack Monday indicated it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.
The US 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.
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Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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