(Vietnam Insider) – Both Iran and Israel have expressed caution regarding a “permanent ceasefire” announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which aims to end a 12-day conflict that has destabilized the region.a
In a surprise announcement late on June 23, President Trump stated that Iran and Israel had agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire, signaling an end to the fighting.
“Israel and Iran have fully agreed to a complete ceasefire for 12 hours, after which the war will be considered over,” Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social.
In a follow-up message, Trump added:
“Israel and Iran came to me — almost at the same time — and said: ‘Peace!’ I knew that the moment was now. The real winners are the world and the Middle East.”
He continued:
“Both countries will experience great love, peace, and prosperity in the future. They have so much to gain, and equally much to lose if they stray from the path of righteousness and truth.”
In an interview with NBC shortly after, Trump claimed the ceasefire was “unlimited” and would “last forever.”
Mixed Reactions from Officials
According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump’s announcement came as a surprise to some senior officials in his own administration, who reportedly only learned of the ceasefire after it was posted on social media.
In response to the announcement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran would cease its attacks only if Israel stopped its airstrikes by 4:00 a.m. Tehran time on June 24.
“As of now, there is no formal agreement on a ceasefire or cessation of hostilities,” Araghchi posted on social media platform X at 4:16 a.m. local time.
“However, if Israel halts its aggression against the Iranian people by no later than 4:00 a.m., we will refrain from further retaliation.”
He added that a final decision on ending Iran’s military operations would be made later.
In a subsequent post, Araghchi confirmed that Iran’s punitive strikes against Israel continued until the very last minute before the 4:00 a.m. deadline.
“Together with the people of Iran, I extend my deepest gratitude to our brave armed forces, who stood ready to defend the homeland to the last drop of blood, and responded to every enemy attack until the final moment,” he said.
Israel Maintains Silence, Keeps Public on Alert
Israel has neither confirmed nor denied the ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces’ Home Front Command stated there were no changes to existing public safety guidelines following President Trump’s announcement.
“The public is instructed to continue following the official guidance issued by the Home Front Command,” the military statement read.
Under current restrictions, public gatherings remain prohibited, and schools and workplaces continue to be closed.
Early Tuesday morning, air raid sirens were again heard in northern and parts of southern Israel, indicating ongoing security concerns despite the proposed truce
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