June 24, 2025 — Middle East Update
In a significant development in the Middle East, a ceasefire agreement has been announced between Iran and Israel, following 12 days of intense conflict marked by missile strikes, regional tensions, and a dangerous escalation involving Iranian attacks on US military bases in Qatar.
Timeline of Escalation
- June 12, 2025: The conflict began after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israeli military infrastructure, citing preemptive defense against what Tehran called “imminent Zionist aggression.”
- June 15: Israel retaliated with targeted airstrikes on suspected IRGC sites across Syria and Iraq.
- June 18: Iran reportedly fired missiles at the Al Udeid US Air Base in Qatar, escalating tensions with Washington and prompting emergency talks at the UN.
- June 20: In an unexpected move, Iranian missiles struck near Beersheba, southern Israel, while additional reports emerged of Iran attacking US bases in the region.
Trump’s Role in Ceasefire Negotiation
Former US President Donald Trump, through his Truth Social platform, claimed partial credit for brokering the ceasefire via backchannel diplomacy involving Qatar. Trump wrote, “We achieved peace where Biden failed this is the art of the deal, Middle East edition.”
While officials have not confirmed Trump’s direct involvement, Qatar and Oman played critical mediating roles, with quiet support from the United Nations and the EU.
Ceasefire Terms
According to a joint statement released late Monday night:
- All offensive operations are to cease immediately.
- Iran will halt missile deployments near its western border.
- Israel has agreed to suspend further strikes on Iranian assets in Syria.
- The US confirmed no further retaliation for the base attacks, pending full investigation and damage assessment.
Despite denials earlier in the day, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Araghchi later confirmed Tehran’s acceptance of a “conditional ceasefire,” noting that “regional peace is in Iran’s interest, but our defense will be unwavering.”
Is the War Over?
Analysts are cautiously optimistic. While missile activity has ceased since early this morning, skepticism remains. A senior Israeli official told CNN, “We welcome the ceasefire but remain on full alert. Iran has violated ceasefires before.”
Reports suggest minor skirmishes overnight, but no confirmed violations have been documented as of this writing.
Questions Still Linger
- Did Iran truly agree to a ceasefire, or is it a tactical pause?
- Will Israel hold fire if provoked by proxy militias in Lebanon or Syria?
- Can the US trust Iran after the attack on its base in Qatar?
The 12-day war, as some media outlets have started calling it, may be over for now—but the ceasefire is fragile, and both nations remain militarized and watchful.
What Is a Ceasefire?
A ceasefire is a temporary or permanent agreement between warring parties to stop fighting. Unlike a peace treaty, it doesn’t resolve the root conflict but halts violence. In this case, the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is provisional and conditional, and subject to violations if either party feels threatened.
Live Reactions
- CNN’s Erin Burnett called the ceasefire “a breath of relief but not a lasting solution.”
- Reuters confirmed multiple diplomatic missions in Tel Aviv and Tehran remain on high alert.
- Fox News questioned if the ceasefire will hold past 72 hours.
Final Word
The ceasefire between Iran and Israel marks a potential turning point in a conflict that nearly engulfed the region. But with US bases attacked, Iranian missiles launched, and trust between all parties strained, lasting peace remains uncertain.
Stay with us for live updates as we monitor this developing story.
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