'No CEASEFIRE, But...': Iran's Big Message To Trump As Israel Accepts Truce Deal
/ Jun 24, 2025, 01:27PM IST
Iran and Israel have finally agreed for ceasefire implementation hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on Truth Social. Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi praised armed forces for relentless strikes against Israel until the ceasefire deadline. He denied any ceasefire agreement exists, warning Israel to halt aggression by 4 a.m. Tehran time to avoid further retaliation. Iran launched six waves of ballistic missiles targeting central and southern Israel, killing four civilians in Beersheba when a missile hit an apartment building. Israeli forces intercepted most missiles but one made impact. The intense missile barrage occurred minutes before the proposed ceasefire phase began, reflecting high regional tensions. Araghchi stressed the final decision on ending military operations is pending, signaling uncertainty in the fragile conflict's future.#IsraelIranCeasefire #MiddleEastTensions #TrumpNews #TehranStrikes #BreakingNews #QatarMediation #IDFUpdates #IranCrisis #Geopolitics #Ceasefire2025 #WorldAtWar #PeaceOrWar #GlobalAlert #USForeignPolicy #MideastConflict
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