US president Donald Trump has claimed that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total” ceasefire, set to begin around 12am Eastern time on Tuesday after both sides wind down their final offensive missions.
Israel has not yet publicly confirmed such a deal, while Iranian state TV has reportedly confirmed entrance into some kind of ceasefire agreement, though its exact terms are unclear.
Iran said as long as Israel stopped attacks by 4am (local time), Tehran would halt its offensive. However, nearly an hour after that deadline, Israel's military sounded sirens and claimed Tehran fired a wave of ballistic missiles.
The apparent truce comes after Iran launched missile strikes on a US base in Qatar on Monday, part of its avowed revenge against Washington for bombing its facilities at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz the previous day.
Following the retaliatory attack, Mr Trump posted on Truth Social: “Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered.”
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Key points
- Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump's ceasefire announcement
- Ceasefire agreed between Iran and Israel, Trump claims
- Iran: 'no agreement' on ceasefire but 'no intention' to launch more strikes
- Iran says it launched missile operation against US bases in Qatar and Iraq
- Trump describes Iran's response to US 'obliteration' of nuclear sites as 'very weak'
- Qatar says Iran fired 19 missiles at US air base and one hit but caused no casualties
Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump's ceasefire announcement
03:53
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Sam Kiley
The Israeli military has detected a wave of Iranian ballistic missiles, more than an hour after Tehran allegedly agreed to a ceasefire announced by US president Donald Trump.
Sirens were sounded in different parts of Israel and air defences were activated this morning, according to local reports.
The Israeli military has acknowledged that it would take time for both sides to wind down their military operations.
The ceasefire brokered by Qatar came after the island nation was attacked by Iran with a salvo of missiles aimed at the vast US Al Udeid military base there.
The Iranian attack was entirely symbolic and telegraphed to the US and Qatar in advance by Iran. All the missiles were shot down and caused little to no damage.
White House offers brief rationale for Iran strike, but questions remain over legality
03:45
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Josh Marcus
On Monday evening, the White House published a brief, legally mandated memo outlining the justifications for its strike on Iran over the weekend.
“I directed this military action consistent with my responsibility to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad as well as in furtherance of United States national security and foreign policy interests,” the memo from the president reads. “I acted pursuant to my constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive and pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct United States foreign relations.”
The four-paragraph message is unlikely to quiet criticisms from mainly Democrats in Congress that President Trump attacked Iran without getting the requisite permission from the legislature to engage in an act of war.
UN Secretary-General condemns Iran strikes on Qatar
03:10
The Secretary-General of the UN criticized Iran on Monday for strikes in Qatar that targeted a US air base, in what may be one of the final strikes of the brief Israel-Iran war.
“I am deeply alarmed by the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East,” António Guterres wrote on X on Monday. “I strongly condemn today's attack by Iran on Qatar, a country that has been active for peace in the region and further afield.”
Iran: 'no agreement' on ceasefire but 'no intention' to launch more strikes
02:52
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Josh Marcus
Iran is pushing back on President Trump’s claims that a hard ceasefire has been reached between Tehran and Israel.
“As of now, there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote on X about an hour ago. “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. The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.”
“The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4am,” he later wrote. “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.”
ICYMI: Trump rages at former Russian leader for threat to supply Iran with nukes
02:30
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Josh Marcus
President Donald Trump on Monday hailed America’s “powerful” and “lethal” nuclear-powered submarine fleet as he condemned Russian ex-president Dmitry Medvedev’s suggestion that Moscow and Iran’s allies could provide Iran with nuclear warheads following U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
Medvedev — who served as Russia’s president from 2008 to 2012 and as prime minister from 2012 to 2020 — had criticized the attack on Iran’s Fordow, Esfahan and Natanz facilities that had been carried out on Saturday by seven B-2 bombers and a group of fighter aircraft accompanying them into American airspace.
He wrote that “a number of countries” were “ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads” as a result of the U.S. strikes, which were intended to degrade or destroy Iran’s capacity to enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels and assemble working nuclear or thermonuclear weapons.
Trump reacted with incredulity on his Truth Social platform on Monday.
“Did I hear Former President Medvedev, from Russia, casually throwing around the ‘N word’ (Nuclear!), and saying that he and other Countries would supply Nuclear Warheads to Iran?” the president wrote.
War with Israel prompted rush in Tehran to name Khamenei's successor
02:00
Strikes from Israel and then the US in recent days kicked off a swift round of succession planning in Iran for a continuation of leadership if the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed or otherwise unable to rule.
Khamenei reportedly has selected potential replacements for key military commanders and directed a top religious body to choose his successor from a list of three senior clerics, The New York Times reports.
It is unclear how the recently announced ceasefire will impact such planning.
State Department has evacuated 250 Americans from Israel in last three days
01:40
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Josh Marcus
Approximately 250 U.S. citizens and their family members have been evacuated from Israel on seven flights since June 21, the State Department announced on Monday.
Iran could suspend cooperation with nuclear watchdog
01:20
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Josh Marcus
Iran’s parliament approved the outline of a bill on Monday to suspend the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations nuclear watchdog, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported.
The proposal would suspend oversight via surveillance cameras, inspections, and reports to the agency if the security of such facilities couldn’t be guaranteed.
Some critics of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program have argued that pursuing military measures instead of diplomacy could push Tehran towards hastening the development of nuclear weapons.
Israel intercepts Iranian UAVs as ceasefire kickoff approaches
01:00
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Josh Marcus
The Israeli air force intercepted four unmanned vehicles launched from Iran around 1:34am local time in the southern Golan Heights, the Israel Defense Forces announced on X.
The IDF added it recently intercepted three other UAVs from Iran before they could enter Israeli airspace.
The reported interceptions come less than six hours from the reported start time of the Iran-Israel ceasefire.
Ceasefire could moot congressional rebellion against Trump's Iran strikes
Tuesday 24 June 2025 00:43
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Josh Marcus
The apparent ceasefire between Iran and Israel may end up negating an attempt from the US Congress to reassert its war powers over the White House.
Prior to the ceasefire announcement, scores of congressional Democrats joined Republican Thomas Massie to criticize President Trump over striking Iran without first seeking congressional approval.
However, with the brief conflict nearing a reported end, Massie has said he may hold off on bringing a bipartisan war powers resolution to the floor for a vote.
“If the cease-fire holds and we’re not engaged in hostilities, then it’s a moot point,” Massie told The New York Times. “I wouldn’t need to bring it to the floor. I just spoke with the speaker about that.”
Trump previously threatened to primary Massie over criticizing the Iran operations.
Senior Iranian official confirms ceasefire: report
Tuesday 24 June 2025 00:27
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Josh Marcus
A senior Iranian official has confirmed that the country has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel, Reuters reports, following claims from US President Donald Trump that the warring nations had reached an agreement.
Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani of Qatar reportedly sealed Iran’s agreement to the US-proposed ceasefire during a call with Tehran, an official told the wire service.
The communication reportedly occurred on Monday, following Iranian strikes on a US air base in Qatar.
President Trump has called the apparent agreement a “complete and total ceasefire” and said Iran would begin participating in the truce around midnight tonight, with Israel following suit 12 hours later.
What does closure of Qatar airspace mean for flights across Middle East?
Monday 23 June 2025 23:50
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Rebecca Whittaker
Tens of thousands of travellers are scattered at airports across the Middle East after Qatar’s airspace was suddenly closed ahead of the Iranian missile attack on a US base.
Doha is second only to Dubai as an international hub airport in the Gulf, with over 120,000 passengers passing through each day.
Qatar Airways posted on X (formerly Twitter): “As a result of the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar, we can confirm the temporary suspension of Qatar Airways flights.
“We are working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support any passengers that have been impacted, and will resume operations when the airspace reopens.
“The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority.”
Read more here by Simon Calder to find out what the closure of Qatar airspace means for flights.
Recap: 'Congratulations world, it's time for peace', Trump posts
Monday 23 June 2025 23:40
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Rebecca Whittaker
Trump posted three posts in quick succession on his social media platform Truth Social.
He thanks the Emir of Qatar "for all that he has done in seeking Peace for the Region".
He also said no Americans had been harmed in the Iranian attack. Trump also added that no Qataris were killed or wounded.
in a final post he said: "CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!"
No comment from Israel or Iran
Monday 23 June 2025 23:38
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Rebecca Whittaker
There has not yet been a comment from Israel or Iran on Trump’s claims of a ceasefire.
JD Vance wants to stop Iran building a nuclear weapon
Monday 23 June 2025 23:35
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Rebecca Whittaker
US Vice President JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier”, Trump want’s to “create a world where Iran cannot build a nuclear weapon”.
"I do think the Uranium is buried but our goal was to eliminate the enrichment and eliminate their ability to convert that enriched fuel into a nuclear weapon”.
If Iran tries to build nuclear weapons again, they will be met with "A very, very powerful American military again,” he added.
Recap: First evacuation flight takes off as 1,000 Britons seek escape from Israel war zone
Monday 23 June 2025 23:30
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Rebecca Whittaker
A mass evacuation has begun of British nationals from Israel and other Middle East war target zones, with the first flight leaving Tel Aviv on Monday afternoon.
With more than 1,000 UK citizens trying to leave Israel amid tit-for tat missile attacks with Iran – forcing the closure of civilian airspace – David Lammy confirmed that the government is scrambling military flights.
“This is an ongoing and fast-moving situation,” the foreign secretary told the House of Commons.
Read more here:
Trump has been 'working the phones constantly', says JD Vance
Monday 23 June 2025 23:20
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Rebecca Whittaker
US Vice President JD Vance said Trump "obliterated the Iranian nuclear program" and that his goal was "to build a long-term settlement" in the region with peace and security.
Referring to the ceasefire he said the president has been "working the phones constantly".
Pictured: People spend the night in an underground parking garage in Israel
Monday 23 June 2025 23:20
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Rebecca Whittaker
Monday 23 June 2025 23:13
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Becky Whittaker
Writing on his social media platform Truth Social Trump said: “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!”
Trump thanked Iran for 'early notice' of strikes
Monday 23 June 2025 23:10
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Rebecca Whittaker
Trump thanked Iran for giving the US and allies "early notice" of Monday's retaliatory missile strike aimed at a US base in Qatar.
The president expressed hope that Tehran — with its reprisal for the US bombardment of three key Iranian nuclear facilities — had "gotten it all out of their 'system"' and that the moment would lead to a de-escalation in the Israel-Iran war.
"I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done," Trump said on social media.
"I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured. Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same."
Ceasefire agreed between Iran and Israel, Trump claims
Monday 23 June 2025 23:09
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Rebecca Whittaker
Donald Trump has just announced a "total ceasefire" between Iran and Israel.
Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, he wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE”
Watch : New footage shows US Air Force B-2 Spirits departing for Operation Midnight Hammer in Iran
Monday 23 June 2025 23:00
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Rebecca Whittaker
In run-up to Iran air strikes Trump gorged on Fox News guests urging he join Israel’s war
Monday 23 June 2025 22:50
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Rebecca Whittaker
Ahead of his decision to bomb three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, President Donald Trump watched Fox News as guests on the network urged him to join the Israeli bombing campaign of the country, according to The New York Times.
Trump’s inner circle was monitoring how the president’s top supporters were reacting on social media to the possibility that the United States would enter the conflict. Aides were following former Fox News host and podcaster Tucker Carlson, who is strongly opposed to striking Iran. Trump has publicly and privately raged at Carlson’s remarks.
'Iranian nation doesn't surrender', says Iran's Supreme Leader
Monday 23 June 2025 22:20
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Rebeca Whittaker
The Iranian nation doesn't surrender, Iran's supreme leader has said in a post on X.
Those who know the Iranian people and their history know that the Iranian nation isn’t a nation that surrenders.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 23, 2025
No US bases in Iraq targeted by Iran, US official says
Monday 23 June 2025 21:50
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Tara Cobham
US military official says no US bases in Iraq were targeted but that a malfunctioning Iranian missile aimed at Israel triggered an alert in Iraq earlier in the day.
Why US-Iran strikes are raising fears of a wider conflict | Bel Trew explains
Monday 23 June 2025 21:39
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Tara Cobham