Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has denied the existence of any formal ceasefire agreement with Israel, despite US President Donald Trump’s claims of a truce.
In a statement posted on social media, Araghchi made clear that “there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations.” However, he indicated Iran would halt its response if Israeli attacks stopped by 4 AM Tehran time.
Hours later, Araghchi confirmed that Iran’s “powerful Armed Forces” had continued retaliatory strikes until exactly 4 AM. “Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood,” he wrote.
The Foreign Minister reiterated Iran’s stance that it was Israel who launched the war, not the other way around, and stressed that a final decision on the full cessation of operations would be made later.
However, no confirmation was made on the Israeli side on the ceasefire either.
The Iranian response followed days of intense conflict after Israel launched a large-scale offensive on June 13. While Trump declared what he called a “complete and total” ceasefire on Monday, neither Iran nor Israel has confirmed such a deal.
Tensions remain high as the international community awaits official verification of whether hostilities have truly ceased.
In a statement posted on social media, Araghchi made clear that “there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations.” However, he indicated Iran would halt its response if Israeli attacks stopped by 4 AM Tehran time.
Hours later, Araghchi confirmed that Iran’s “powerful Armed Forces” had continued retaliatory strikes until exactly 4 AM. “Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood,” he wrote.
The Foreign Minister reiterated Iran’s stance that it was Israel who launched the war, not the other way around, and stressed that a final decision on the full cessation of operations would be made later.
However, no confirmation was made on the Israeli side on the ceasefire either.
The Iranian response followed days of intense conflict after Israel launched a large-scale offensive on June 13. While Trump declared what he called a “complete and total” ceasefire on Monday, neither Iran nor Israel has confirmed such a deal.
Tensions remain high as the international community awaits official verification of whether hostilities have truly ceased.
