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22:28
Trump Declares Complete, Total Cease-Fire In Israel-Iran Conflict
US President Donald Trump, in a stunning Truth Social post, declared that a complete and total cease-fire had been agreed to in the conflict between Israel and Iran, due to take effect in phased steps, bringing an end to what he called the 12-day war.
Trump on June 23 said the cease-fire will begin in "approximately six hours" and initially be for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED.
Some details remained unclear following Trumpsdetailed social media postingtimed at 3:02 p.m. Eastern time.
No immediate statement was offered by Iran or Israel. It was not stated if Iran had agreed to terms set down by the United States demanding the end to uranium enrichment.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! Trump posted.
US President Donald Trump (file photo)
It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!
Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World.
Trump said that during the cease-fire, both sides will remain peaceful and respectful.
On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, THE 12 DAY WAR.
This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didnt, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!
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23:48
Iran Foreign Minister: Not Looking To 'Expand Tensions' But Ready To Respond To Further US Actions
Iran's foreign minister on June 23 said Tehran's attack on a US military base in Qatar was in response to what he called US "aggression against Iran's territorial integrity and sovereignty and that the country stood ready to respond to any further actions.
Irans top diplomat, Abbas Araqchi, said, "In the event of any further action by the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran will be ready to respond again, according to astatementby Irans Foreign Ministry.
The ministry statement said that Iran does not want to expand tensions in the region but that it considered our country's missile attack on the Al-Udeid military base as a response to the clear aggression of the United States against Iran's territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow on June 23.
Abbas made the comments in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, following visits to Istanbul and Moscow as he looks to bolster support for Iran in the country's conflict with Israel.
US President Donald Trump said there were no injuries in what he called Iran's "very weak" attack on the base and that nearly all the missiles fired by Tehran were intercepted.
With Trump saying Iran had alerted the United States prior to the attack, many experts saw Irans limited strike as a sign that Tehran did not want to escalate the crisis.
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23:28
US Military Says No Bases In Iraq Were Targeted By Iran Despite Early Reports
A US military official told AP and Reuters that no US bases in Iraq were targeted by Iran but said a malfunctioning Iranian missile aimed at Israel triggered an alert in Iraq earlier in the day.
Initial reports on June 23 had erroneously indicated that along with the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the Iranian military had fired missiles toward a US facility in Iraq.
In a Truth Social post,US President Donald Trump President said no Americans or Qataris were harmed and hardly any damage was done in the attack on the sprawling Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, apparent retaliation for the US strikes on June 21 on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Many experts see Irans limited strike as a sign that Tehran was looking to deescalate the crisis, with Trump saying that Iran had alerted the United States prior to the attack on the base in Qatar.
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20:47
US Official Confirms Iran Attack On US Base In Qatar
A spokesperson from the US Department of Defense confirmed to RFE/RL that Iran attacked the Al Udeid Air Base on June 23, adding there were no reports of casualties.
I can confirm that Al Udeid Air Base was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran today," the official said.
"At this time, there are no reports of US casualties. We are monitoring this situation closely and will provide more information as it becomes available.
Map: Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar
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20:27
A Symbolic Strike Meant As A Climbdown. Will It Work?
The Iranian missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar was a highly symbolic act, carefully calibrated to send a message of resolve while avoiding a broader and more destructive conflict.
Iran explicitly stated that the number of missiles launched late on June 23 matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites, signaling its intent to deliver a proportional response rather than escalate the situation uncontrollably.
This symmetry in action highlights Iran's desire to demonstrate it will not leave attacks on its territory unanswered but also that it does not seek a full-scale war.
To read the full analysis, clickhere.
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19:38
Explosions Reported Over Doha As Iran Fires Missiles At US Air Base
Multiple explosions that authorities blamed on Tehran rocked Doha late on June 23, hours after Qatar and the United Arab Emirates closed their airspace amid regional fears of escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States.
"The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatari air defenses successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base," the government said in a statement. "Thanks to God and the vigilance of the armed forces personnel and the precautionary measures taken, the incident resulted in no deaths or injuries.
"The Ministry reaffirmed that the airspace and territory of the State of Qatar are safe and that the Qatari Armed Forces are always fully prepared to deal with any threat. The Ministry of Defense also advises citizens and residents to follow official sources for directives and the latest developments.
Iran, which confirmed it had fired several missiles at an air base in Qatar, had earlier threatened to retaliate against US strikes on its Fordow nuclear plant the day before, mentioning US air bases in the region.
Ahead of the attack on Doha, the US and UK foreign offices had issued warnings to their respective citizens against possible attacks, urging them to shelter in place out of caution.
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