Israel vs Iran: Trump announces end to ’12-day warfare’; Tehran says ‘no settlement’ – 10 key developments

In a dramatic flip in the course of the twelfth day of the Iran-Israel battle, US President Donald Trump introduced {that a} full ceasefire had been agreed upon between the 2 warring nations. But inside minutes, Iran firmly denied any such deal, and affirmed that there isn’t any such settlement as of now.

1. Trump says warfare is ending with a ‘Complete and Total CEASEFIRE’Donald Trump took to Truth Social to declare an end to the battle, stating that Israel and Iran had each agreed to a ceasefire. He described the 12-day warfare as one that would have “destroyed the entire Middle East” however was as an alternative coming to a peaceable shut.“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!”“God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!”

2. Iran’s overseas minister rapidly denies any dealJust after Trump’s put up, Iran’s overseas minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi launched an announcement saying that no ceasefire had been agreed to. He maintained that Iran had been defending itself and set situations for halting operations.“As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around.”(*10*)“The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.”3. Iran confirms army operations ended at 4amA second put up by Araghchi adopted shortly, confirming that Iran’s army actions had stopped as of 4am, whereas praising the Iranian Armed Forces.“The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4am.”“Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who responded to any attack by the enemy until the very last minute.”4. Iran’s Supreme Leader warns Iran doesn’t give upIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shared a powerful message on-line, saying that Iran is not going to again down and confirmed that the nation stays robust and decided.“Those who know the Iranian people and their history know that the Iranian nation isn’t a nation that surrenders.”5. Iran launches missiles at US base in QatarHours earlier than the ceasefire speak, Iran launched missiles on the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Loud explosions had been heard throughout Doha and Lusail. Iran mentioned this was in retaliation for US bombing of its nuclear services. Qatar condemned the strike and claimed almost all missiles had been intercepted.Iranian media known as it “a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America’s aggression.”These strikes got here in response to the US’ Operation Midnight Hammer, which focused Iran’s three main nuclear websites: Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The US used B-2 bombers and 30,000-pound bunker-buster ammunition to perform the operation.Also learn: Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar; explosions rock Doha, Indian embassy urges warning – high developments6. Trump says Iran’s response was weak and ineffectiveTrump downplayed Iran’s missile strike on the bottom in Qatar, saying many of the missiles had been intercepted and that no Americans had been harm. He urged Iran to transfer ahead in direction of peace.“Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was ‘set free,’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction. I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done.”“Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”

7. Trump thanks Emir of Qatar for in search of peaceTrump additionally thanked Qatar’s Emir for serving to stop escalation and confirmed that no Qataris had been harm within the missile incident.“I’d like to thank the Highly Respected Emir of Qatar for all that he has done in seeking Peace for the Region. Regarding the attack today at the American Base in Qatar, I am pleased to report that, in addition to no Americans being killed or wounded, very importantly, there have also been no Qataris killed or wounded.”

8. Trump blasts Russia’s Medvedev for ‘N-word’ remarkIn one other put up, Trump criticised Russian former President Dmitry Medvedev for allegedly mentioning nuclear warheads being despatched to Iran. Trump expressed alarm over using the phrase “nuclear.”“Did I hear Former President Medvedev, from Russia, casually throwing around the ‘N word’ (Nuclear!), and saying that he and other Countries would supply Nuclear Warheads to Iran? Did he really say that or, is it just a figment of my imagination? If he did say that, and, if confirmed, please let me know, IMMEDIATELY.”“I guess that’s why Putin’s ‘THE BOSS.’”

9. Israeli drone strike and ‘Operation True Promise 3’The day earlier than, Israel reportedly hit Iran’s Evin jail in Tehran with a drone strike. The jail is thought for holding political prisoners. In response, Iran launched a 3rd wave of missile and drone assaults, named “Operation True Promise 3,” hitting a number of Israeli cities together with Haifa and Tel Aviv.Iranian officers described the strike on Evin as a part of ongoing unlawful aggression. The jail is operated by the IRGC and has been accused of human rights violations.Also learn: Israel strikes Iranian govt websites; hits infamous Evin Prison in Tehran10. Iran’s President: ‘We neither initiated the war nor seeking it’Just earlier than Iran’s missile assault on Qatar, President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Iran’s stance, saying it was not the aggressor however wouldn’t permit invasion to go unanswered.“We neither initiated the war nor seeking it. But we will not leave invasion to the great Iran without answer.”