Iran Acknowledges Trump-Brokered Ceasefire, Commends Brave Armed Forces

Iran and Israel Ceasefire Update
… Israel Yet to Respond Publicly to Ceasefire Deal

In a significant turn of events, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has alluded to a potential ceasefire arrangement with Israel, following an earlier ceasefire declaration by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The development marks a crucial moment in the escalating conflict between the two nations.

Initially, Minister Araghchi had dismissed the existence of any ceasefire agreement, stressing that Israel must first halt all military operations against Iran. Through his earlier social media posts, he emphasized that no formal truce had been reached and cautioned that hostilities must first end from the Israeli side.

However, in a more recent and seemingly contradictory statement, Araghchi extended appreciation to Iran’s Armed Forces for their unwavering defense of the nation. He noted their persistence in retaliating against enemy offensives “until the final minute, at 4 a.m.,” signaling a potential winding down of missile assaults directed at Israel.

President Trump had previously indicated that the ceasefire would become effective at 4 a.m. local time in Iran, corresponding to 6 a.m. in Israel. Araghchi’s statement appeared to align with this timeline.

“The military retaliation by our valiant Armed Forces against Israeli aggression persisted right up until 4 a.m.,” Araghchi stated.

“On behalf of all Iranians, I salute our courageous Armed Forces, ever prepared to defend the nation until their final breath, who actively countered every attack until the very last moment.”

Despite this notable development from the Iranian side, Israeli officials have not issued any formal acknowledgment or public comment regarding the ceasefire proposal announced by Trump. On the contrary, Tehran state media has reported ongoing Israeli airstrikes, even after Trump’s ceasefire declaration, suggesting that hostilities might still be underway.