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Israel-Iran conflict LIVE | Trump says Iran and Israel have 'agreed to total ceasfire'
Trump's announcement comes after Iran launched missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq
Breaking News: US President Donald Trump has dramatically declared a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel and Iran, making the announcement on social media.
According to Trump, the ceasefire is set to commence "in approximately six hours from now," allowing both nations time to "wind down" their military operations.
As of now, neither Israel nor Iran has confirmed Trump's ceasefire announcement.
Iran attacks US bases in Qatar
Trump's announcement comes after Iran launched missile attacks late Monday night on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace was now safe. Explosions were heard across the capital city of Doha and surrounding areas following the attack.
Qatar is home to the biggest US military base in the Middle East, Al Udeid Air Base. About 8,000 US citizens live there.
Iran said the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites this weekend, signalling its likely desire to de-escalate. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
Iran announced the attack on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it “a mighty and successful response" to "America's aggression.” The Ain al-Assad base housing US troops in western Iraq was also targeted, an Iraqi security official who was not authorised to comment publicly told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
It wasn't immediately clear if there was damage to the Iraq base or any injuries.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry said the attack by Iran's Revolutionary Guards was “a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty, its airspace, and international law.” Al Udeid is also home to the Combined Air Operations Center, which provides command and control of air power across the region as well as the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the largest expeditionary wing in the world.
The retaliation came a day after the US launched a surprise attack Sunday morning on three of Iran's nuclear sites.
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- 23 Jun 2025 11:52 PM IST
Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Qatar
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Iran's recent retaliatory attack on the Al Udeid military base in Qatar. In a statement, the Kingdom described the strike on US forces as "a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness".
The Saudi foreign ministry affirmed its unwavering solidarity and full support for Qatar, stating it would deploy "all its capabilities" to assist the Gulf nation in any measures it takes.
- 23 Jun 2025 11:40 PM IST
Qatar, Bahrain and UAE close airspace
Major chaos at airports. Qatar, Bahrain and UAE close airspace
- 23 Jun 2025 8:34 PM IST
Israel warns Iranians of more attacks targeting military sites around Tehran
The Israeli military on Monday warned Iranians it would continue to attack military sites around Tehran over “the coming days” as its focus has shifted to symbolic targets as well.
The military issued the warning on the social platform X, though Iranians are struggling to access the outside world as an internet shutdown has crippled the country.
“Dear citizens of Tehran, in the coming days, the Israeli army will continue its attacks against military targets in the Tehran region,” the warning read. “To maintain your personal safety, we ask you to stay away from weapons production centres, military bases and security institutions affiliated with the regime.” Iran has criticised the warnings as a way to scare its public. However, the Israelis have carried out strikes after their warnings multiple times. (AP)
- 23 Jun 2025 8:32 PM IST
Concerned at possible escalation, Pak supports Tehran's right to self-defence
Pakistan’s top security body on Monday raised concerns at the possibility of further escalation in Israel-Iran conflict after US strikes in Iran and expressed regret that these attacks coincided with a constructive negotiation process between Tehran and Washington.
The National Security Committee (NSC), the highest forum for security deliberations, met here to discuss the regional situation after the US airstrike in Iran and supported the right of defence of the Islamic nation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting attended by the top civil and military leadership, including army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
“The Committee strongly condemned Israel's acts of aggression and expressed regret that these military attacks coincided with a constructive negotiation process between Iran and the United States,” a statement said as the NSC reviewed the evolving regional situation following Israeli aggression against Iran.
These reckless actions have escalated tensions, threatening to ignite a wider conflict and diminishing the opportunities for dialogue and diplomacy. “The NSC reaffirmed Iran's right to self-defence as enshrined in the UN Charter,” it said.
While reiterating Pakistan’s stated position, the NSC expressed grave concern over the potential for further escalation after the attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan on Sunday, which, it said violated the resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), relevant international law, and the UN Charter.
The NSC also reaffirmed Pakistan’s close engagement with relevant parties and endorsed its readiness to further continue efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting regional peace and stability. PTI
- 23 Jun 2025 8:25 PM IST
Tehran wants US to "pay" for its attacks "directly": Iranian official
The Iranian government wants the United States to “directly pay for the war, rather than standing behind Israel and pursue its project without having to pay the cost,” a senior Iranian official told CNN on Monday.
The decision by US President Donald Trump to order strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday sparked a wave of anti-US sentiment in Iran, with many calling for retaliation.
A large anti-US and anti-Israel protest took place in Tehran on Sunday evening, with many in the crowd demanding revenge. Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran 11 days ago and the two countries have been striking each other daily since, leaving hundreds of people dead.
The official told CNN that Iran believed that calls for a temporary pause to the war were a “deception in order to assess Iran’s preparedness for continuing the war.” - 23 Jun 2025 8:22 PM IST
Iran to target US military bases in Middle East?
Iran’s deputy minister of foreign affairs for education and research told Al Jazeera on Monday that his country was within its rights to respond to the US strikes as it saw fit.
“Iran will decide on how, when and at which level to respond to [the] Americans,” Saeed Khatibzadeh said. He did not rule out the possibility of Iranian strikes against US military bases in the region.
- 23 Jun 2025 8:13 PM IST
'Everyone keep oil prices down, I'm watching': Trump
“Everyone, keep oil prices down. I’m watching! You’re playing right into the hands of the enemy. Don’t do it! To the department of energy: Drill, baby, drill!!! And I mean now!!!” Donald Trump urged via Truth Social.
“We’re on it! Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, America’s energy security is stronger than ever before,” added US Energy Secretary Chris Wright
- 23 Jun 2025 8:12 PM IST
White House says Trump 'still interested' in peaceful, diplomatic solution
“If the Iranian regime refuses to come to a peaceful, diplomatic solution — which the President is still interested in engaging in … why shouldn’t the Iranian people take away the power of this incredibly violent regime? … Our posture has not changed,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
- 23 Jun 2025 8:10 PM IST
Second batch of 443 Indians leave from Israel through Jordan, Egypt
The second batch of evacuation of Indian nationals from Israel on Monday saw two groups of 175 and 268 people leave through Israel's border with Jordan and Egypt, taking the total number of Indians taken out of the war-torn country to 603 in two days.
The first batch of 160 people left for Jordan on Sunday from where they had boarded the flight today by 2:15 pm local time, an evacuee onboard the flight told PTI before departure.
The 443 people who crossed the Israeli border on Monday would be taking two separate flights from Jordan and Egypt arranged by the Ministry of External Affairs in coordination with the Indian missions in those countries.
The complex and tightly-coordinated effort between New Delhi and the three missions has brought a huge relief to Indians in Israel constantly grappling with sounds of sirens and frequently taking cover in bunkers and fortified safe rooms from incoming missiles and drones fired from Iran.
Sensing the urgency of the situation, the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv had set up a 24x7 Control Room during the past week to oversee all facets of the evacuation effort.
The Control Room issued advisories as per the evolving situation, directed Indian nationals to register via an online portal, and managed thousands of phone calls and emails while compiling a detailed database of Indian citizens across Israel.
"Evacuation priorities were determined based on medical emergencies, the presence of young children, women, and students. Embassy officials proactively contacted registrants by phone and email to confirm travel details and allocate them to specific evacuation flights,” embassy sources earlier told PTI.
