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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” following nearly two weeks of intense and deadly conflict between the two longtime adversaries.
Taking to his Truth Social platform on Monday evening, Trump claimed that both nations had finalized an agreement to halt hostilities, with the ceasefire scheduled to take effect at midnight local time.
He further detailed that Iran would begin its ceasefire first, followed by Israel, culminating in a full cessation of the 12-day war by the 24th hour.
“Congratulations to everyone!” Trump wrote. “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire… The war will be considered ended.”
According to Trump, both sides had agreed to “wind down” their military operations ahead of the ceasefire, and he praised the countries for what he described as "stamina, courage, and intelligence" in ending what he called "the 12-day war."
However, conflicting messages have emerged. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, swiftly denied any formal agreement had been reached. In a public statement, he said, “As of now, there is NO agreement on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations.”
The Iranian official clarified that Tehran’s military operations would continue until at least 4:00 a.m. local time as a final retaliation for what it described as Israeli aggression.
“Provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 a.m. Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterward,” Araghchi added.
Despite the uncertainty, Trump maintained optimism in his message, claiming that the ceasefire would prevent a long-term war in the Middle East.
“This is a war that could have gone on for years and destroyed the entire Middle East — but it didn’t, and never will!” he stated, ending his post with: “God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and God bless the world!”
As of now, neither the Israeli government nor Iran has officially confirmed or signed a binding ceasefire agreement.
