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: IAEA confirms stable radiation levels following US strikes on Iran
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed on Sunday that off-site radiation levels have not increased after US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow. The IAEA continues to monitor the situation closely as tensions rise over the attacks, with no immediate signs of a broader environmental impact, it said.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Israeli media confirm multiple hits after Iranian missile barrage
Israeli media report multiple impacts across the country following Iran’s latest missile barrage, sparking fresh fears and raising national tensions.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Houthis say response to US bombing of Iran ‘only a matter of time’
A senior Houthi official, Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, warned on Sunday that the Iran-aligned group’s retaliation against the United States after its attack on Iran was “only a matter of time.”
Speaking to Al Jazeera Mubasher TV, al-Bukhaiti emphasised that the ceasefire deal with Washington was agreed upon prior to this escalation. The Houthis have targeted shipping routes and Israeli-linked interests in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
In May, they had reached a truce to halt attacks on US vessels in exchange for an end to US bombings. Following the new strikes on Iran, the Houthis signalled they may respond imminently.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: El Al, Arkia halt rescue flights to Israel amid rising middle east tensions
El Al and Arkia Airlines suspend all rescue flights to Israel indefinitely, citing heightened security risks and ongoing regional tensions.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran atomic agency condemns US, Israel over ‘savage aggression’ on nuclear sites
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation released statements following the attacks on the Nuclear Facilities, posts Iran’s Embassy in India on ‘X’.
“Following the brutal attacks by the Zionist enemy in recent days, early this morning, the country’s nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were subjected to savage aggression—an act in violation of international laws, particularly the NPT. This action, which violates international regulations, unfortunately took place under the indifference—and even complicity—of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The American enemy, through virtual space and by the declaration of its president, has taken responsibility for the attacks on the mentioned sites, which are under continuous IAEA monitoring in accordance with the Safeguards Agreement and the NPT…”
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran FM slams US for ‘criminal attack,’ warns of lasting consequences
Foreign Minister, Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi posts on ‘X’: “The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations. The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences. Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior. In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people.”
The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 22, 2025
The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting…
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Missiles fired from Iran target Israel
The Israeli military confirmed missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, escalating regional tensions and putting air defenses on high alert.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: After US, now Yemen enters Israel-Iran war
Yemen enters Israel-Iran war. They have warned US ships cannot enter it’s waters.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran vows retaliation after US strikes on nuclear sites, FM calls attack ‘outrageous’
Iran reserves all options to defend itself after US strikes on its nuclear facilities, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday on X, saying the attacks were “outrageous and will have everlasting consequences”.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: “You started it, we’ll end it”: Iranian TV tells US
Iranian state television displays a graphic of US bases in the Middle East titled: “Within the fire range of Iran.”
“Mr. Trump, you started it, and we will end it,” it said.
JUST IN: Iranian state television displays a graphic of U.S. bases in the Middle East titled: “Within the fire range of Iran.”
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 22, 2025
“Mr. Trump, you started it, and we will end it.” pic.twitter.com/8eculMnwAG
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: India delays evacuation from Israel after US airstrikes on Iran
India has postponed its first evacuation flight from Israel following US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites this morning, as regional tensions escalate and safety concerns rise for Indian citizens.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Fordow nuclear facility damage superficial, Iranian lawmaker says
An Iranian lawmaker stated that most of the damage sustained at the Fordow nuclear facility was limited to surface structures and can be easily restored. Speaking to semi-official Fars News, he assured that the facility itself has not been seriously affected by the strikes.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Israel closes airspace after US attack on Iranian nuclear sites
Israel announces it is closing its airspace following US attack on Iranian nuclear sites.
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Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran says ‘no signs of contamination’ after US strikes nuclear facilities
Iran says ‘no signs of contamination’ after US strikes nuclear facilities at Isfahan, Fordo and Natanz.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran’s atomic energy body vows to continue nuclear program despite ‘barbaric’ US Strikes
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation condemned Sunday’s US strikes on its key nuclear sites, calling them a “barbaric act” and a violation of international law. In a statement published by state media, the agency vowed to continue its nuclear program despite these “evil plots,” pledging to honour the sacrifices of Iran’s nuclear martyrs and pursue its national development.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Saudi nuclear watchdog says no radioactive traces detected after US strikes on Iran
Saudi Arabia’s nuclear regulator confirmed on Sunday that no radioactive traces have been detected in the environment across the Kingdom or other Gulf states after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The regulator assured citizens that monitoring will continue closely to ensure public safety and regional environmental security at all times.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran says ‘no danger’ to residents after strike on nuclear facilities
Iran says ‘no danger’ to residents after US attack on key nuclear site, reported state media.
Iran has officially confirmed that the United States carried out airstrikes on three of its nuclear facilities.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump warns Iran “any retaliation will be met with far greater force”
Any retaliation by Iran against the United States of America will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight. Thank you! Donald J. Trump, President of the United States.
US President Donald Trump says, “Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror. Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.”
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump thanks Netanyahu, lauds US-Israel teamwork after striking Iran nuclear facilities
President Trump says, “I thank and congratulate Prime Minister Netanyahu. We worked as a team like perhaps no team has worked before, and we’ve gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat. I want to thank the Israeli military for the wonderful job they’ve done, and most importantly, I want to congratulate the great American patriots who flew those magnificent machines tonight and all of the United States military on an operation the likes of which the world has not seen in many, many decades…”
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump praises US pilots After US strikes on Iran
“I want to congratulate the great American patriots who flew those magnificent machines tonight… Hopefully, we will no longer need their services and this capacity. I hope that so”, says US President Trump after the US strikes Iran’s three nuclear facilities amid the Iran-Israel conflict.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump warns Iran against retaliation against US
President Donald Trump says, “This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember, there are many targets left. Tonight’s was the most difficult of them all by far, and perhaps the most lethal. But if peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill. Most of them can be taken out in a matter of minutes…”
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Iran’s key nuclear sites ‘completely and fully obliterated’ by US strikes, says Trump
Trump says Iran’s key nuclear sites ‘completely and fully obliterated’ by strikes.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump warns Iran ‘choose peace or face greater strikes’
Addressing Americans after the strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, Trump urged Iran to choose peace, warning that future attacks would be far greater if they refused.
He said he had worked closely with Netanyahu as a team. Trump emphasised there will either be peace or tragedy for Iran, with many targets left. “Tonight’s strikes were the most difficult, and more precise action will follow if Iran fails to make peace,” added Trump.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump addresses White House
US President Donald Trump addresses White House after striking Iran nuclear facility.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister praises Trump after US bombs Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Donald Trump for his bold action against Iran.
“President Trump, I thank you, the people of Israel thank you,” Netanyahu said. “Your leadership has created a pivot of history that can help lead the Middle East and beyond to a future of prosperity and peace.”
He added, “History will record that you acted to deny the most dangerous regime the world’s most dangerous weapons.”
Netanyahu hailed Trump’s “bold decision” to target Iran’s nuclear sites and concluded, “Tonight, President Trump and the United States acted with great strength to protect global security.”
President Trump and I often say: ‘Peace through strength.’
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) June 22, 2025
First comes strength, then comes peace.
And tonight, @realDonaldTrump and the United States acted with a lot of strength. pic.twitter.com/7lTWCZkgw7
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump to address White House shortly
President Donald Trump will address the nation shortly evening following the United States’ successful strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan. Earlier in the day, B-2 stealth bombers left Missouri for the Pacific Ocean, carrying bunker-buster bombs capable of destroying deeply buried targets.
According to NBC News, Trump is expected to reassure the public that the US is not planning further attacks inside Iran. The strikes, conducted jointly with Israel, mark a significant escalation in the confrontation with Tehran as the US and its allies aim to cripple Iran’s nuclear program and challenge its leadership.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Trump, Netanyahu hold talks following US airstrikes on Iran
White House officials said US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke after the US conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites,
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