After twelve tumultuous days, the conflict between Israel and Iran is finally approaching its end. On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had reached a ceasefire agreement. Trump stated in a social media post, "An agreement has been solidified between Israel and Iran for a complete ceasefire. The conflict will be considered concluded within 12 hours."
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Trump Praises Israel and Iran
The US President articulated admiration for Israel’s and Iran’s 'patience, bravery, and wisdom' in ending the strife. He mentioned, "This was a conflict that could have endured for years, wreaking havoc across the Middle East, but thankfully, it has not and will not."
He expressed, "God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless America, and God bless the world."
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Iran Agrees?
According to Reuters, Tehran has shown consent to a US-brokered ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar to quell hostilities with Israel.
What About the Iranian Attack on the US Airbase?
Prior to Trump's ceasefire announcement, Iran launched missiles at a US airbase located in Qatar. Trump labeled this reaction as 'very weak' and 'anticipated'. In a social media post, he noted that Iran launched 14 missiles after the 'devastation' of its nuclear facilities by the US and its allies. Out of them, 13 were intercepted, with one being deemed non-threatening and allowed to proceed.
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Khamenei's 'Anti-America' Post!
Earlier, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized US aggression in the region. He posted an image of a burning American flag amidst a war-torn landscape, accompanied by a caption stating, "We have harmed no one, and we will not accept oppression from anyone under any circumstances. We shall not bow to tyranny; this is the logic of the Iranian nation."
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Qatar responded to Iran's targeting of the US airbase by saying it reserves the right to respond under international law, as Iran's missiles targeted the Al Udeid Air Base, southwest of Doha, marking a significant escalation in the conflict that began on June 13. This base is home to about 10,000 troops.
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As reported by Reuters, Qatar denounced the attack on the US airbase, stating it successfully intercepted the missiles and reported no casualties. It further declared that the airbase is now secure. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Kuwait have closed their airbases.
What Does Iran Say About Trump's Claim?
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has refuted US President Donald Trump's ceasefire claim. A few hours following Trump's announcement, Araghchi issued a statement clarifying that no such agreement has been reached.
In a social media post, Araghchi wrote, "As Iran has repeatedly clarified, Israel initiated aggression against Iran. So far, there is no 'agreement' whatsoever on any ceasefire or ending military operations."
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Araghchi announced that Iran does not intend to continue its military actions unless the Israeli forces cease unlawful attacks on Iranian people by 4 AM (Tehran time).
He added, "Following that, we have no intention of continuing our response. A final decision on halting our military operations will be made later."
