📄 Published On: June 24, 2025
Category: Iran | Israel | Middle East Conflict | Trump | Ceasefire | OIC
🗞️ Iran Rejects Ceasefire Deal Amid International Pressure
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| Iran Rejects Ceasefire Deal Amid International Pressure |
Iran has officially denied the existence of any ceasefire agreement with Israel, contradicting statements made by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The statement came amid growing international concern about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
📢 Araghchi: “No Agreement Exists”
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi clearly stated:
"No ceasefire or halt in military activities has been "agreed upon."
Despite the firm denial, Araghchi did leave room for potential de-escalation. He added that if Israel ceases hostilities by 4 a.m. Tehran time (8:30 p.m. EST), then Iran would have no reason to continue military actions.
However, he noted that a final decision would be made after internal consultations.
🗣️ Trump Declares “12-Day War” Over
Hours earlier, Donald Trump made headlines during an NBC interview, claiming that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel had been reached and would last “forever.”
“Assuming that everything goes according to plan, which it will, I want to commend Israel and Iran for having the fortitude, bravery, and intellect to end the war,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
So far, Israel has not confirmed any agreement or deadline regarding a ceasefire.
🌐 Iran Addresses the OIC in Istanbul
Araghchi represented Iran at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) 51st Council of Foreign Ministers earlier this week in Istanbul, Turkey. During his speech, he:
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Reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defense
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Condemned foreign intervention in the region
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Urged Islamic nations to remain united in regional conflicts
🎯 Missile Strike on U.S. Base and De-escalation Signals
Former President Trump also mentioned that Iran had given advance notice before launching a missile strike on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The pre-warning allowed U.S. forces to avoid casualties.
As a result:
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The shelter-in-place order was lifted
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Qatari airspace was reopened within six hours
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Analysts saw this move as a signal of controlled aggression rather than full-scale war
📉 Markets React Positively to Peace Prospects
Financial markets responded swiftly to the news:
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Oil prices dipped slightly
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U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Monday
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Investors expressed hope that tensions would de-escalate further, avoiding broader regional instability
🔚 Conclusion: Uncertainty Remains Despite Peace Hopes
While Iran continues to deny a formal ceasefire deal, its statements suggest a path toward de-escalation, conditional on Israel halting its military operations.
With no official confirmation from Tel Aviv, and Washington cautiously optimistic, the next 24 to 48 hours may prove critical for the region's future.
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