Iran’s foreign minister has stated that there is "no agreement" on a ceasefire with Israel, despite former President Donald Trump announcing that a deal had been reached. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said on social media that Tehran does not plan to continue its military actions as long as Israel stops its aggression against the Iranian people. He added that a final decision on halting military operations would come later.
Shortly after Araghchi’s comments, the Israeli Defense Forces reported that Iran had launched new missile strikes towards Israel. Sirens were activated in several areas, and residents were urged to seek shelter as explosions were reported over Tel Aviv.
Earlier, Trump declared that a "complete and total ceasefire" had been agreed upon, stating that the first phase would begin within hours. However, his announcement came just after Iran had launched missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, which raised questions about the viability of the ceasefire.
In his post on Truth Social, Trump mentioned that the ceasefire would be implemented in stages, with both countries allowed to carry out strikes until the ceasefire officially took effect. This led to Israel issuing evacuation orders for certain areas in Tehran, further complicating the situation.
Reports indicated that a senior Iranian official had suggested that Iran was persuaded to agree to the ceasefire by Qatar, but Araghchi’s remarks cast doubt on this claim. Israeli media suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also on board with the ceasefire, but only if Iran ceased its missile attacks.
Trump expressed optimism about the ceasefire, suggesting that it could last indefinitely and prevent further conflict in the region. However, the latest developments from Iran indicate that this peace may not be as secure as hoped.
The situation remains tense, with both sides still viewing each other as significant threats. As the day unfolds, the commitment of both Iran and Israel to the ceasefire will be closely watched, especially following the recent missile exchanges.