No Ceasefire Agreement Yet as Iran Demands Halt to Israeli ‘Illegal Aggression
No Ceasefire Agreement Yet as Iran Demands Halt to Israeli ‘Illegal Aggression
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has unequivocally denied claims that Iran and Israel have reached a ceasefire agreement, pushing back against an announcement made earlier by U.S. President Donald Trump. Araghchi clarified that Iran has not committed to any formal truce and reiterated that the Islamic Republic will only consider halting its retaliatory strikes if Israel stops what Tehran calls its “illegal aggression.”
Posting on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Araghchi stated that no agreement on a ceasefire or cessation of hostilities had been reached, contradicting President Trump’s widely publicized statement that both sides had agreed to end the 12-day conflict. Trump’s announcement had sparked hope of a de-escalation in the region, particularly after intense missile exchanges and mounting casualties on both sides. However, Araghchi’s response suggests that Iran sees the conflict as unresolved and tied directly to Israel’s actions.
According to Araghchi, Tehran is not interested in further escalation, but it also won’t stand down unilaterally. He indicated that if Israel discontinues its military operations by a set deadline—reportedly 4 a.m. Tehran time—Iran would not pursue further retaliatory measures. However, absent a concrete move from Israel to cease hostilities, Iran will continue to respond militarily.
This position casts significant doubt on Trump’s assertion of a “complete and total ceasefire” and highlights the complexity of brokering peace in such a volatile and deeply rooted conflict. Araghchi’s statement reflects Iran’s insistence on reciprocal action and underscores that any resolution must involve not just verbal declarations, but verifiable changes on the ground—particularly from Israel.
The Iranian government’s stance also suggests mistrust of Western diplomatic narratives and a desire to assert control over its own terms for peace. As missiles continue to be exchanged and both countries report mounting casualties, the prospect of a lasting truce remains uncertain. Without mutual recognition of a ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities, the region remains on edge, with the risk of further escalation still very real.
