Hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Iran has issued its first official reaction, firmly denying the existence of any such agreement. The statement has cast serious doubt over Trump's claims and raised new questions about the status of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
In a strongly worded response, Iran’s Foreign Minister stated:
“As Iran has repeatedly made clear, Israel started the war on Iran, not the other way around. At present, there is no agreement on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, if the Israeli regime ceases its illegal aggression against the Iranian people by 4:00 AM Tehran time, we have no intention of continuing our response thereafter. The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.”
This statement came shortly after Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social claiming that a ceasefire had been brokered between the two nations.
Donald Trump made his announcement following Iran's reported missile attack on a U.S. military base near Doha, Qatar. In his post, Trump said:
“Congratulations everyone. Israel and Iran have reached a full and complete ceasefire for 12 hours. After 6 hours the war will be considered over. Officially, Iran will begin the ceasefire, and on the 12th hour, Israel will begin the ceasefire. On the 24th hour, the 12-day war will officially end.”
Trump's declaration was made without any backing from official U.S. government channels or confirmation from either of the involved countries.
While Iran has openly denied any formal agreement, the Israeli government has so far remained silent on Trump’s announcement. The lack of response from Tel Aviv has further fueled speculation over the authenticity and feasibility of the ceasefire plan.
Diplomatic sources suggest that while informal channels of communication may be active, no formal ceasefire deal has been finalized. The absence of coordinated announcements from Iran, Israel, or the current U.S. administration adds to the uncertainty.
As tensions remain high and the situation fluid, the international community continues to watch developments closely. Any real move toward de-escalation will likely require formal, verified commitments from both Iran and Israel — something yet to be seen.