Israel-Iran conflict: US President Donald Trump declared a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran, expressing hopes that the pause in hostilities would become permanent. Posting on social media, Trump outlined that the ceasefire was set to take effect in approximately six hours and last for 12 hours, eventually bringing a formal end to the 12-day war.
In his post, Trump described the plan as a two-phase process that would officially begin with Iran halting its military operations, followed 12 hours later by Israel doing the same. According to the president, both nations had agreed to these terms and would allow for a full 24-hour period that would conclude with what he called “the end of the war.”
“Israel and Iran have agreed that this is a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote. “Iran will officially begin at the 0-hour mark. Twelve hours after that, Israel will implement its own CEASEFIRE. Finally, after 24 hours of mutual respect, the world will bear witness to the official end of this 12-day war.”
The United States launched airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities-Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on Sunday. President Donald Trump declared the operation had “obliterated” its targets, although officials are still evaluating the true impact on Iran’s nuclear program.
Operation Midnight Hammer: Dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer,” the attack involved B-2 stealth bombers dropping over a dozen “bunker-buster” bombs on Fordow and Natanz. Simultaneously, Tomahawk cruise missiles targeted Iran’s facility in Isfahan. US timelines indicate the strikes achieved their objectives with precision.
Iran’s Response: In an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Iranian officials vehemently condemned both the United States and Israel. Tehran expressed skepticism about any diplomatic resolution, while world leaders anxiously await Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s public response.
The strikes have pulled the United States further into the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, where the two sides have exchanged attacks for more than a week. Senior US officials maintain the country is not at war with Iran. However, President Trump warned that further action could follow unless Tehran seeks peace, and hinted at the possibility of regime change if Iran refuses to comply.
Iran plans to close oil corridor Strait Of Hormuz: Iran’s Parliament has approved closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though the Supreme National Security Council will make the final call, Press TV reported on Sunday (June 22). The move comes as Iran weighs its options after US strikes on three Iranian military sites earlier in the day.
While most experts previously believed Iran would stop short of blocking this vital waterway, the latest US attacks appear to have shifted that calculus. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi, when questioned about a potential closure, stated that “a variety of options are available with Iran,” signaling that all measures remain on the table.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. About 20 per cent of global oil and gas supplies pass through its narrow 33 km-wide shipping lane that links the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. Any disruption here could have a significant impact on global energy markets and further escalate regional tensions.
Why is Iran under attack? Iran is under attack primarily because Israel aims to halt Tehran’s nuclear program, which it views as an existential threat. Since June 13, 2025, Israel has launched airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, including uranium enrichment facilities and centrifuge production plants near Tehran and Isfahan. These strikes have killed hundreds, including civilians and military personnel, and damaged key infrastructure.
Israel’s goal is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability, which it believes would destabilise the Middle East and threaten Israeli security. In retaliation, Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel, escalating the conflict. The war also involves targeted killings of senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commanders linked to arms transfers to proxy groups. Diplomatic efforts have so far failed, and Iran’s leadership warns that any US intervention would be extremely dangerous, underscoring the high stakes of this ongoing conflict.
What IAEA said? The IAEA, which initially flagged Iran’s uranium enrichment activities, told Sky News that despite Iran enriching uranium up to 60%, the agency cannot confirm any systematic effort by Iran to produce a nuclear weapon. However, Iran’s failure to meet its safeguards obligations, as noted in a recent IAEA report, combined with Israel’s Operation Rising Lion strikes, has heightened serious international concerns.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: What do we know Iran strikes against US base in Iraq?
Iran also targeted the Ain al-Assad base housing U.S. troops in western Iraq. An Iraqi security official confirmed to The Associated Press that the attacks came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran.
Just before the explosions, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on the social platform X: “We neither initiated the war nor seeking it. But we will not leave invasion to the great Iran without answer.”
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Qatar reveals US base struck by Iran had been evacuated earlier
“The base had been evacuated earlier, following established security and precautionary measures, given the tensions in the region. All necessary steps were taken to ensure the safety of personnel at the base, including Qatari Armed Forces members, friendly forces, and others. We confirm that no injuries or human casualties resulted from the attack,” said spokesperson Majed al-Ansari.
Qatar condemns Iranian strikes: ‘Reserve the right to respond in equivalent manner’
“The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law,” spokesperson Majed al-Ansari wrote on X.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran says it won’t let attack go ‘unanswered’
“Iran won’t leave attack on territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national security unanswered,” Tehran-based Fars News quoted the administration as saying.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Indian Embassy in Qatar shares advisory, urges people to ‘remain indoors’
“In view of the ongoing situation, Indian community in Qatar is urged to be cautious and remain indoors. Please remain calm and follow local news, instructions, and guidance provided by Qatari authorities. The Embassy will also keep updating through our social media channels,” the India in Qatar social media handle wrote.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran attacks US bases in Qatar, Iraq; Revolutionary Guards confirm strike
The Tasnim news agency in Iran said that a missile operation targeting US bases in Qatar and Iraq had begun. The operation has been codenamed ‘Annunciation of Victory’. The news agency said that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had officially confirmed that it launched a retaliatory missile attack targeting the American al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: UAE ‘closely monitoring’ situation, airspace
The United Arab Emirates is closely monitoring the ongoing regional developments and is continuously assessing the situation, according to a government spokesperson statement on Monday.
The statement by the spokesperson was in response to a Reuters question over any closure of airspace in the UAE after Qatar shut down its airspace amid the ongoing regional crisis.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump in ‘situation room’ with top US officials
TRUMP CURRENTLY IN SITUATION ROOM WITH DEFENSE SEC, JOINT CHIEFS – CNBC CITING ADMIN OFFICIAL
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: UAE shuts airspace after Qatar
Flightradar data indicates that UAE has also shut its airspace soon after Qatar initiated a similar protocol. Witnesses had heard explosions, sees possible missiles in sky above Doha soon after the Qatari airspace closed.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: US closely monitoring threats to Al Udeid air base in Qatar
The White House and the Defense Department are closely monitoring potential threats to Al Udeid air base in Qatar, an American facility, a senior White House official said on Monday.
“The White House and the Department of Defense are aware of, and closely monitoring, potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar,” the official said.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: ‘Maximum alert’ declared at US airbase in Iraq
Military sources told Reuters that maximum alert status had been declared at the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq. Orders have also been issued to take shelter in bunkers.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: US airbase in Iraq activates air defense system
Military sources told Reuters that the Air Defense System had been activated in the US-run Ain Al-asad Airbase In Iraq amid concerns about a potential attack.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: ‘Missiles flying over our house’
Sources in the city told Financial Express that six loud explosions have just rung out across the city.
“Lots of loud explosions and vibrations … these might be directed at US air bases which is like 20 kms from my house. Missiles flying over our house,” one individual confirmed.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Explosions heard over Doha
FURTHER EXPLOSIONS HEARD OVER DOHA – REUTERS WITNESS
AXIOS REPORTER, CITING ISRAELI OFFICIAL, SAYS IRAN LAUNCHED 6 MISSILES TOWARDS U.S. BASES IN QATAR
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: ‘Imminent threat of Iranian strikes at US air base in Qatar’
Multiple media reports have flagged the possibility of an ‘imminent’ Iranian strike against the US-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The air base in Qatar is the Middle East’s largest American base that houses around 10,000 troops.
A Western diplomat told Reuters on Monday that there has been a credible Iranian threat against the base since noon.
Trump launched US strikes after receiving warning from Iran about ‘sleeper cells’ says report
According to an NBC News report, Iran had threatened to activate sleeper cell attacks on US soil if an attack was launched. The private message from Iran message was reportedly conveyed to the POTUS during the G7 Summit by an intermediary. It is pertinent to note that Trump had left the meeting in Canda early — stating only that he needed to return to Washington to monitor the intensifying conflict.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: India continues evacuations under Operation Sindhu – Details
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said on Monday that that the Indian government had scheduled three additional evacuation flights from Iran over the next two to three days as part of its ongoing Operation Sindhu. Speaking to reporters earlier in the day, after receiving a new batch of 285 Indian nationals evacuated from the conflict-hit Iran at the Delhi Airport, Margherita said that 162 Indian nationals who had crossed into Jordan from Israel would be repatriated “within a day or two.” The group of 285 evacuees, who arrived on a special flight from Mashhad, included people from several states such as Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
“India’s evacuation efforts continue under Operation Sindhu. MoS Shri Pabitra Margherita received 285 Indian nationals evacuated on a special flight from Mashhad that landed in New Delhi at 2330 hrs on 22 June.” “With this, 1,713 Indian nationals have now been brought home from Iran,” the the Ministry of External Affairs added via X.
UK evacuates citizens from Israel, first flight departed on Monday afternoon
Britain said on Monday that a Royal Air Force flight carrying 63 British nationals and their dependents out of Israel had left Tel Aviv in the afternoon.
“Today’s flight will bring British nationals and their dependents safely back to the UK,” foreign minister David Lammy said in a statement.
Following the outbreak of the Iran-Israel conflict last week, Britain appealed to its nationals in the region to register their presence.
Lammy said that 4,000 British citizens had registered their presence, of whom 15%-25% had indicated a preference to leave.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Finnair cancels flights to and from Doha through June 30
Finnair said on Monday it had cancelled its flights to and from Qatar’s capital Doha through June 30 due to the security situation in the Middle East.
Air France will suspend flights to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv until July 14, a spokesperson said on Monday, adding the company has also suspended flights to and from Lebanon’s capital Beirut until June 25.
Air France is also cancelling flights to and from Dubai, in United Arab Emirates, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, until June 24, the spokesperson said.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Qatar closes its airspace amid threats of Iranian retaliation against US
Qatar closed its airspace on Monday amid threats of Iranian retaliation against the United States. The announcement was made through the country’s Foreign Ministry. Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, a major base for US forces. It is also home to Qatar Airways, a major regional carrier. Qatar called the decision temporary.
According to local media reports, Iran has reportedly struck US bases in Syria. Details about injuries, casualties and collateral damage remain scarce. It was also not immediately clear where the missile was launched from.
According to source-based reports quoting the Al Maalomah news agency, the incident occurred in the morning of June 23. A mortar shell attacked the facility. The , Iran’s Mehr news agency reported that the US military base in Hasaka in northeastern Syria has been attacked.
US military officials stationed at the base have been put on high alert and several choppers were flown.
No official confirmation has come so far from Iranian authorities.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Israeli military urges civilians to aovid military bases, weapon factories in Tehran
The Israeli military released a Persian-language message on Monday evening warning that it would continue striking at “military targets” in Tehran over the next few days. The statement also urged civilians in the capital to stay away from “weapon production facilities, military headquarters and security institutions” linked to the government.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Reza Pahlavi says ‘regime change’ is only solution in Iran
“Now is the moment to stand with the Iranian people. Do not repeat the mistakes of the past. Do not throw this regime a lifeline. The destruction of the regime’s nuclear facilities alone will not deliver peace. You are right to be concerned about stopping nuclear weapons and securing regional stability, but only a democratic transition in Iran can ensure these goals are achieved and are lasting,” Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the toppled Shah of Iran, told a press conference in Paris.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: 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
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: UK foreign secretary warns Iran against retaliation
“I told Iran that it would be a catastrophic mistake for them to retaliate by firing at US bases, or by blockading the key shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz,” the UK foreign secretary told BBC.
“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
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: White House counters charge that Trump strikes were ‘illegal’
Many Democrats and even some Republicans contend that Trump acted illegally — calling the attack tantamount to a declaration of war.
“The White House made calls to congressional leadership. They were bipartisan calls. In fact, Representative Hakeem Jeffries couldn’t be reached. We tried him before the strike and he didn’t pick up the phone,” Leavitt told the media.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Donald Trump had seen intel that Iran was “weeks” from a nuclear weapon.
“This strike on Saturday did make our homeland safer because it took away Iran’s ability to create a nuclear bomb. This is a regime that threatens ‘death to America’. They no longer have the capability to build this nuclear weapon and threaten the world,” she said.
“We are confident, yes, that Iran’s nuclear sites were completely and totally obliterated … We have a high degree of confidence that where those strikes took place is where Iran’s enriched uranium was stored. This operation was a resounding success,” Leavitt added.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: IDF shares ‘list of targets’ struck on Monday afternoon
The Israeli Defense Force shared a list of targets that it had struck on Monday — including command centers and assets belonging to the IRGC and internal security forces.
According to the IDF update, it had struck the Basij headquarters, the Alborz Corps which oversees security and military operations in Tehran district, and the ‘Thar-Allah’ Command Center which defends the capital city from security threats. It also confirmed attacks against the Sayyed al-Shuhada Corps and the General Intelligence Directorate of the Internal Security Forces.