Iran Says It Will Hold Fire—If Israel Does the Same

Trump Says a Ceasefire Is in Place, But the Fighting Hasn’t Stopped

Iran says it will stop launching attacks against Israel—but only if Israel stops its military strikes first. This statement came shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that both countries had agreed to a ceasefire.

However, Iran's government quickly responded to Trump's claim, saying that no official agreement had been made. According to Iranian officials, the country is not part of any formal ceasefire deal. Instead, they said Iran is willing to pause its actions if Israel ends its attacks.

Despite the talk of a ceasefire, fighting has continued. Early on Monday, Iran fired more missiles toward Israel, and some also targeted a U.S. military base in Qatar. In response, Israel launched new airstrikes in Tehran, including areas with military facilities.

Iran had set a deadline of 4 a.m. local time for Israel to stop its attacks. But Israeli strikes continued beyond that point, leading to more tension and no clear end to the violence.

Trump’s announcement may reflect behind-the-scenes discussions led by countries trying to ease the conflict, but so far, no formal peace deal has been confirmed by either side.

As of now, both Iran and Israel remain active in military operations, and any hope for calm depends on whether one side chooses to fully stop its attacks first.