Ceasefire Doubt Looms as Iran Denies Deal with Israel Amid Missile Strikes
Iran’s foreign ministry has flatly denied any formal ceasefire deal with Israel, smashing President Donald Trump’s earlier claims of a “complete and total ceasefire.”
Iran Refutes Trump’s Ceasefire Claim
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared there is “no agreement” reached. Tehran insists it has “no intention” of launching further strikes unless Israel resumes what it calls “illegal aggression.” This contradicts Trump’s tweet on Truth Social, which announced a ceasefire set to roll out in stages within hours.
Missile Barrage Over Doha Sparks Tensions
The confusion follows a dramatic night of missile attacks over Doha, with at least 123 reported strikes. Trump, monitoring events from the White House Situation Room, dismissed Iran’s missile barrage as a “very weak response”, claiming it was anticipated and neutralised.
Trump Declares ‘THE 12 DAY WAR’ Over
“This is a war that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t — and never will!”
Trump hailed the conflict’s halt as a triumph of “Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence” by both Israel and Iran. He dubbed it “THE 12 DAY WAR” and called the unlimited ceasefire a “wonderful day” for world peace during an NBC interview.
Iran Holds Back, Conditions on Ceasefire
Despite Trump’s celebratory tone, Abbas Araghchi warned Tehran’s final call on halting attacks “will be made later,” leaving the door open for renewed fighting. Meanwhile, Israeli forces ordered new evacuation zones, bracing for possible escalation despite U.S. and Qatari diplomatic efforts.
Background: U.S. Strikes Cripple Iranian Nuclear Sites
The ceasefire talks follow massive U.S. precision airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News:
“Iran is now incapable of building a nuclear weapon with the equipment they have because we destroyed it.”
What’s Next? Ceasefire Still Uncertain
With mixed messages from Tehran and ongoing military readiness, the fate of the ceasefire remains unclear. The U.S., Israel, and Gulf allies are on high alert. British and American embassies in the region have issued “shelter in place” advisories to their nationals amid soaring tensions.
