Israel-Iran ceasefire updates: Trump says ceasefire in effect as he criticises both Iran and Israel

US President Donald Trump asserted that he played a key role in halting the conflict in the Middle East by eliminating nuclear threats and facilitating peace. Speaking on the situation, Trump said, "Both Israel and Iran wanted to stop the war equally. It was my great honour to destroy all nuclear facilities and capability and then stop the war.”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif committed to support Iran at all forums and discussed the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia with envoys from Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Pakistan's foreign office expressed deep concern and alarm at the serious escalation in the security situation in the region, a government statement said. Prime Minister Sharif committed to support Iran at all forums as a ceasefire was announced by President Donald Trump to end its war with Israel.

The Indian Embassy in Iran said that it is "winding up" the evacuations initiated during the military conflict between Iran and Israel after a ceasefire was reached between the two nations. In a thread on X, however, the Embassy said India is closely monitoring the situation and will revise its strategy if Indian nationals face any security threats. "Since there has been an announcement of ceasefire, the Embassy is gradually winding up the evacuation exercise initiated during the military conflict in Iran," it said. "Hence the Embassy has closed the contact desk that was opened to register new names for evacuation. At the same time, Govt. of India is keeping a careful eye on the evolving situation, & will reassess its strategy in case there is again a threat to the security of Indian nationals in Iran," it added.

Hours after US President Donald Trump's claims of an Iran-Israel ceasefire, India on Tuesday said it stands ready to play its part to resolve the situation and insisted on "dialogue and diplomacy" as the way forward. New Delhi said it remained "deeply concerned" about the overall situation, but welcomed reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Though Trump announced the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, later he accused both sides of violating it. "We have been following developments overnight relating to the conflict between Iran and Israel, including the US action against Iran's nuclear facilities and Iranian retaliation against US military bases in Qatar," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Speaking during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a firm message on Iran’s nuclear ambitions while also calling for de-escalation in the region. "Iran's not going to have a nuclear weapon, by the way. I think it's the last thing on their mind right now. They're not going to have enrichment (Uranium) and they're not going to have a nuclear weapon... They're going to be a great trading nation and they have a lot of oil. They're going to do well. They're not going to have a nuclear weapon...I'd like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible. Regime change takes chaos and ideally we don't want to see so much chaos, so we'll see how it does," he added. 

India evacuated over 1,100 citizens from Iran and Israel today amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, taking the number of evacuees under Operation Sindhu to 3,170. It brought back 594 Indians from Israel, using C-17 heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force to fly out over 400 people after they were moved out of Israel to Jordan and Egypt by land transit points. Also, 161 Indians were brought back in a chartered flight from Amman after they moved to the Jordanian capital from Israel by road. A total of 573 Indians, three Sri Lankan and two Nepalese nationals were evacuated from Iran in two chartered flights today, according to details shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he chose to hold back a more aggressive military response against Iran following a conversation with US President Donald Trump. Speaking on the matter, Netanyahu stated that his decision came after a "significant discussion" with Trump, during which the US leader reportedly urged restraint. “After speaking to President Trump, I decided not to escalate further," Netanyahu added. 

US President Donald Trump has clarified his stance on Iran, stating that he is not seeking a change in the regime. "I’m not looking for regime change in Iran,” Trump affirmed, signalling a focus on stability over confrontation. His comment comes at a critical juncture, as world leaders watch closely to see whether the fragile ceasefire will hold and pave the way for lasting peace.

In a firm and unambiguous statement, US President Donald Trump declared that Iran would never be permitted to build its nuclear facilities. "Iran will never build their nuclear facilities," Trump said, drawing a hard line as tensions in the region continue to simmer. 

US President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran violated ceasefire terms with attacks following an early Tuesday deadline to cease hostilities. Trump in comments to reporters at the White House before departing for the NATO summit at The Hague expressed disappointment about the continued attacks. "They violated it but Israel violated it too,” Trump said. He added, ”I'm not happy with Israel.

In a bold and direct message, US President Donald Trump took to his social media platform TRUTH to issue a stern warning to Israel amidst rising tensions in the Middle East. Trump cautioned the Israeli government against launching any aerial strikes on Iran, calling such an act a "major violation."  "If you do, it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home now," Trump added.

In a strongly worded statement during a situational assessment, Israel's Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, declared that the country will respond decisively to what he described as a "severe violation" of the ceasefire by the Iranian regime. "This breach will not go unanswered. We will respond with force," Zamir asserted, underscoring Israel’s firm stance in the face of escalating tensions. 

Reacting to the reported ceasefire between Iran and Israel, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah expressed relief and gratitude during his address in Jammu & Kashmir's Anantnag. "If a ceasefire has indeed been achieved, I thank Allah," he said with visible emotion. Abdullah emphasised that neither Iran nor the United States had surrendered or shown weakness. "No one bent the knee — not Iran, not America,” he remarked, adding that had the conflict continued, its repercussions would have been felt across the globe. He further asserted that mounting global pressure on the United States played a crucial role in halting the hostilities. “This is the world telling America to stop. And they had to listen,” Abdullah concluded.

With airspaces beginning to reopen across parts of the Middle East, Air India has announced a phased restoration of its international flight operations. Starting today, the airline will gradually resume services to the region, with most Middle East-bound flights expected to be fully operational by June 25. In addition, flights to and from Europe—which were temporarily suspended—are now being progressively reinstated. Services connecting the East Coast of the United States and Canada are also slated to resume at the earliest possible opportunity, Air India said in a statement.

A military plane evacuating 101 French nationals from Israel to Cyprus took off from Ben Gurion Airport today, French authorities said. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said similar evacuation flights will follow. Priority is given to those with medical and humanitarian issues, the foreign ministry said in a statement. Those who can travel on their own can still cross to Jordan and Egypt to take commercial flights, it said.

(With AP inputs)

In response to reports of fresh missile fire, Iranian state-affiliated media denied that Iran had launched any attacks following the ceasefire that went into effect on Tuesday morning.

Sirens rang out across northern Israel on Tuesday after the military reported intercepting a fresh wave of Iranian missiles, the sixth barrage within two hours, according to AFP. The Israeli army confirmed it was actively working to intercept and neutralise the threat, stating that the missiles had been launched from Iran.

At least 25 people were killed early Tuesday when Israeli troops and drones opened fire on a crowd waiting for aid trucks in central Gaza, according to reports from Palestinian eyewitnesses and local hospitals, as quoted by news agency AP.

“In light of the severe violation of the ceasefire carried out by the Iranian regime, we will respond with force,” said the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, during a situational assessment on Tuesday.

His remarks come amid rising tensions following missile launches from Iran, just hours after the ceasefire between the two nations was announced. The statement signals a possible escalation as Israel prepares to retaliate against what it views as a clear breach of the truce.

Sirens are sounding in northern Israel as a result of missile fire from Iran, according to a tweet by the Israel Defence Forces despite a ceasefire coming into effect between the two warring nations.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the Security Cabinet last night, joined by the Defence Minister, the IDF Chief of Staff and the Director of Mossad, to announce that Israel has fulfilled all the objectives of Operation Rising Lion, and beyond.

Israel has eliminated a dual existential threat, addressing both the nuclear issue and ballistic missile capabilities.

The IDF secured full air superiority over Tehran, delivered a significant blow to Iran’s military leadership and destroyed dozens of key regime targets.

The Israel Airports Authority announced on Tuesday that Israel has reopened its airspace, which had been closed overnight due to multiple waves of missile attacks from Iran.

The closure was enforced just hours before a ceasefire between the two countries took effect.

The Indian airlines have suspended their flights to the Middle East due to the escalating tensions in the region, impacting thousands of passengers and also resulting in significant financial loss for the carriers.
 Air India, which is already grappling with operational disruptions, has temporarily stopped services to the Middle East, Europe as well as to five destinations in the US and Canada.
 "In view of the evolving situation and the closure of certain airspaces in the Middle East, Air India Express has temporarily suspended flights to the region," the airline, which operates services to over 15 destinations in the region, said in a statement.

Iran's SNN media outlet reported that Tehran fired its final round of missiles toward Israel shortly before the ceasefire was scheduled to begin.

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in effect.

“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” he wrote on his Truth Social just hours after the announcement of the truce that saw both Israel and Iran firing missiles at each other.

US President Donald Trump stated late Monday night that both Israel and Iran contacted him almost simultaneously to express interest in peace, even as the Israeli military reported fresh missile launches from Iran.

Just hours after announcing a ceasefire deal, Trump posted on Truth Social: “Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, ‘PEACE!’ I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS! Both Nations will see tremendous LOVE, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY in their futures.”

He continued, “They have so much to gain, and yet, so much to lose if they stray from the road of RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH. The future for Israel & Iran is UNLIMITED, & filled with great PROMISE. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!”

Three people previously reported in critical condition following a missile strike on the southern Israeli city of Beersheba have now been confirmed dead, according to reports from the Times of Israel and YNet News.

The fatalities come as air raid sirens continue to sound across the country amid a third wave of missile attacks. Israeli authorities have attributed the strikes to Iran, though there has been no official response from Tehran so far.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has detected a third missile attack by Iran since US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries. Local authorities said that several people were injured, three of them critically, as a building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba suffered a direct impact, the Times of Israel reported. 

An Iranian missile was intercepted by Israel’s air defence system over Jerusalem during a renewed attack by Tehran, according to the Associated Press.

Israel's military warned its public Tuesday that Iran had launched missiles towards it, even as a proposed ceasefire hung in the air. The launch came after 4 am local time in Tehran, the time Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would halt fire if Israel ended airstrikes.

It's unclear what the detected missile launch would do for that timeline.

Israel has stated that there were no immediate reports of injuries following Iran’s most recent ballistic missile strike. Iran’s national emergency service also confirmed that there were no recorded impacts or casualties from the attack at this time.

The Israeli military has confirmed that missiles were launched toward Israel from Iran, prompting the activation of its air defence systems.

“A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement.

“At this time, the Israeli Air Force is actively working to intercept the missiles and strike as needed to neutralise the threat,” the IDF added.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on X that no ceasefire deal has been confirmed at this time. His remarks came amid ongoing reports of explosions in the Iranian capital and other cities, indicating that Israeli airstrikes are continuing.

“In the last hour, we’ve still heard the sounds of explosions across Tehran and other parts of the country,” Araghchi noted, suggesting that hostilities remain active.

Iranian officials have previously made it clear they will not halt their response as long as Israeli attacks persist.

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani played a crucial role in obtaining Iran’s approval for a US-backed ceasefire with Israel, according to Reuters, citing a source familiar with the negotiations.

Following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir—during which Trump informed the Emir that Israel had accepted the ceasefire proposal and requested Qatar’s assistance—Prime Minister Al Thani spoke directly with Iranian officials to secure their agreement.

The diplomatic efforts took place just hours after Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed gratitude to the country’s armed forces and indicated that military operations against Israel persisted right up until the ceasefire deadline, suggesting the conflict may have come to a close.

“The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4 a.m.,” Araghchi wrote in a post on X.

https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1937315583525036108

Israel accepted the ceasefire agreement on the condition that Iran halt its attacks within Israeli territory, according to a senior White House official speaking to CNN. The official stated that Iran agreed to those terms.

Throughout the negotiations, US President Donald Trump maintained direct contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff led talks with Iran, using both direct and indirect channels to finalise the agreement.

IndiGo has issued a travel advisory stating that, as airports across the Middle East begin to reopen, the airline is cautiously and gradually resuming operations on affected routes. IndiGo continues to closely monitor developments and is carefully assessing the safest flight paths to ensure secure and smooth travel for passengers. Travellers are advised to stay updated through the IndiGo mobile app or official website.

Iran, echoing the language and targeting maps used by the Israeli military, issued a warning stating it would strike “military infrastructure” in the city of Ramat Gan.

Meanwhile, the United States has evacuated around 250 American citizens and their immediate family members from Israel, according to a State Department official. The evacuations began over the weekend using government, military, and charter flights.

Since 21 June, the US has arranged seven evacuation flights, most of which have landed in Athens, Greece, with others going to Rome, Italy, and Larnaca, Cyprus.

US President Donald Trump spent much of the day making phone calls to members of Congress and other key figures, discussing how the newly brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran had come about.

While the White House remained mostly silent for much of Monday, leaving communication largely to the president’s social media posts, officials eventually began sharing more information. At the same time, they monitored the situation closely as the initial ceasefire deadline neared in the Middle East.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that no ceasefire agreement currently exists with Israel. However, he added that Iran would stop its military response if Israel ceased its attacks by 4 a.m. local time.

“As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around,” Araghchi wrote in a post on X.

“As of now, there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,” he added.