Iran has denied reports of a ceasefire deal with Israel, making it clear that it will only stand down if Israel ends its airstrikes.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared this on his official X account, rejecting earlier claims from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had announced a truce between both countries.
“Israel started this war, not us,” Araghchi said.
He stressed that Iran has not agreed to any peace deal yet but might consider it if Israel backs off by 4 a.m. Tehran time.
“If they stop attacking, we won’t need to fight back. A final decision will follow after that,” he added.
So far, Israel has not responded to Iran’s position or the U.S. announcement.
This conflict took a dangerous turn after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, striking back for earlier attacks on its nuclear sites.
Iran claims that over 400 people have been killed, including 13 children, since the fighting began on June 13. Another 3,000+ people are injured. In Israel, reports say 24 people have died from Iran’s counterstrikes.
With both sides holding their ground, peace talks remain uncertain while the world watches closely.