Trump Declares Israel Iran Ceasefire But Iran Disputes Deal
Updated June 24, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Monday evening, stating that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire following weeks of escalating military conflict. The story quickly dominated global headlines as Trump declared Israel and Iran ceasefire but Iran disputes the deal, creating confusion over whether the truce was real or merely a political claim. Iranian officials later rejected the announcement, insisting that no formal agreement had been reached between the two nations.
But within hours of Trump’s announcement, Iranian officials made their public remarks, raising suspicion about the existence of any formal agreement. Iran’s foreign ministry was unambiguous in asserting that, as far as they were concerned, no formal ceasefire had been signed. On the ground, reports of continued military action — principally from Israel — suggest that the situation remains volatile.
So, is there a ceasefire? Who brokered it? What does it mean for the wider war? This article dissects it all.
Trump’s Announcement: A Ceasefire Between Two Longtime Rivals
President Trump made his announcement late Monday night, saying that Israel and Iran had reached a mutual agreement to halt hostilities. He credited the U.S. and its allies, particularly Qatar, for helping mediate the deal behind closed doors.
“We have secured a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This is a moment of peace that we hope lasts permanently,” Trump told reporters during a White House press briefing.
While the U.S. President painted the situation in a positive light, he stopped short of providing details, such as whether any documents had been signed or which terms both parties had agreed to.
Iran Responds: No Official Agreement, Conditional Pause in Military Activity
Soon after Trump’s announcement, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered a very different version of events.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi stated that Iran had not entered into a formal ceasefire agreement with Israel. However, he confirmed that Iran had paused military activity as of 4:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday — but only under the condition that Israel ceased its operations.
“As of now, there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,” Araghchi wrote.
“If Israel stops its illegal aggression against Iran no later than 4 a.m. Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards.”
Contrary to what was announced, Iranian media also indicated that Israel had carried out further airstrikes on Tehran a little after the deadline. This adds more uncertainty regarding whether or not both parties have ceased fighting.
Timeline of Events
Here’s a rough sequence of how things unfolded over the last 48 hours:
- Sunday, June 22: U.S. President Trump authorizes strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in response to earlier attacks by Iran on Israeli infrastructure.
- Monday, June 23: White House sources say Qatar mediated talks between Iran and Israel. Trump announces a ceasefire in the evening.
- Tuesday, June 24 (4:00 a.m. Tehran time): Iran halts military operations conditionally, awaiting a halt from Israel.
- Minutes later, Iranian media reports fresh Israeli strikes on Tehran. Israel has not issued any formal statement on a ceasefire.
Qatar’s Role in the Negotiations
Qatar assisted in bringing indirect negotiations between Israel and Iran, a senior White House official told CNN. The Gulf nation has traditionally had lines of communication with both nations and is often requested to serve as a regional intermediary.
Qatar had reportedly conveyed messages from Washington and Jerusalem to Tehran, leading to a tentative oral agreement. The U.S. believed that there was an agreement between the two sides on halting attacks but no binding contract was signed.
The official added that Israel’s participation in the ceasefire was made subject to Iran stopping its missile and drone attacks inside Israeli lines.
Reactions from U.S. Congress: Deep Political Divide
@cnn CNN’s Fareed Zakaria reacts to President Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran which he says he hopes to become permanent. Neither Iran nor Israel has made any comments about a pending ceasefire.
Trump’s announcement immediately became a hot topic on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers from both parties offered starkly contrasting views.
Democratic Reactions:
- Rep. Jim Himes (Connecticut), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, cautiously welcomed the idea of a ceasefire but expressed concern about the lack of transparency around the deal.
- Rep. Jared Moskowitz (Florida) said, “If the Iranian military has been degraded, their nuclear program damaged, and no American casualties occurred — that’s a win for the country.”
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York) was far more critical. She accused President Trump of launching a war without Congressional approval and called the ceasefire announcement a “grave public admission.” She reiterated her call for Trump’s impeachment, citing violation of the War Powers Resolution.
Republican Reactions:
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (Wisconsin) slammed Democrats, saying they were
“siding with a terrorist regime over the President of the United States and America.”Rep. Thomas Massie (Kentucky) expressed skepticism:
“It’s too soon to say whether the president deserves credit. There was another way to do this — legally and constitutionally.”
What’s Happening on the Ground?
Despite reports of a ceasefire, combat appeared to have raged on, especially from the Israeli side. Iranian news outlets had reported explosions in the suburbs of Tehran, attributing them to Israeli missile strikes.
To this point, the Israeli government has made no official statement confirming its participation in a ceasefire or denying the reported attacks. This is just added fuel to the uncertainty.
For now, tension and vulnerability hover like a cloud as both sides exchange charges of aggression and bad faith.
Does This Mean War Is Over?
Not yet.
Though Trump’s statement suggests de-escalation, lack of signed agreements, muddled Iran pronouncements, and Israeli silence indicate that this is no peace deal. At best, the current state is a delicate, temporary truce — one that could easily break down if either side slips back to conflict.
To come to a lasting solution, diplomats say direct negotiations, third-party mediation, and international monitoring will be needed.
External Resources for More Information
- CNN Live Updates on Israel-Iran Conflict
- U.S. War Powers Resolution – Full Text
- Qatar’s Diplomatic Mediation History – Brookings Report
- Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X
Final Thoughts
President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is a potentially positive sign, but the conflicting reports from Iranian leaders and the lack of confirmation from Israel make it too early to declare the conflict finished.
As it is, both sides appear to be engaged in a covert dance of deterrence, each failing to surrender completely but refusing to fully commit to resumed war. Whether this is the beginning of de-escalation or simply a stoppage in continuation of war remains to be seen.
Keep tuned for confirmed reports and always cross-validate with official government and media announcements.
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