Ceasefire Announcement and Immediate Developments
- U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social:
“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT! … That perfect ‘hit,’ late in the evening, brought everyone together, and the deal was made!!!” - Reuters and NBC News confirmed that the ceasefire announcement surprised senior White House officials.
- Trump made the decision after a direct conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The mediation was reportedly facilitated by Qatar.
- The Israeli military reported that Iran launched six missiles toward Israel in two separate waves prior to the ceasefire.
- The first wave included two missiles, while the second wave involved four, one of which struck an apartment building in Beersheba, killing three civilians.
- Despite the ceasefire announcement, Reuters reported that a fourth wave of Iranian missile attacks occurred just after the agreement was declared.
- The Israeli Broadcasting Authority confirmed that the ceasefire between Tehran and Tel Aviv officially began late Monday.
Political Opposition Statement – Maryam Rajavi
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) issued a statement on behalf of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, who welcomed the ceasefire:
“The proposal for a ceasefire and ending the war is a step forward for the third option: neither war nor appeasement. Let the people of Iran themselves, in the battle of destiny, bring down Khamenei and the dictatorship of velayat-e faqih.”
“We seek a democratic, non-nuclear republic, with the separation of religion and state, gender equality, and also autonomy for Iran’s nationalities. This will bring peace, democracy, human rights, stability, reconstruction, friendship, cooperation, and economic development to the region and the world.”
Welcoming the ceasefire and end of the foreign war
Reaffirming the will of the Iranian people:
freedom and victory in the battle of destiny against religious fascism
The proposal for a ceasefire and ending the war is a step forward for the third option: neither war nor… pic.twitter.com/HDu9TYKWC9— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) June 24, 2025
ISRAEL
➤ Casualties and Damage from Final Wave of Attacks
- In the final Iranian strike on Beersheba, three civilians were killed when a missile hit a residential building.
- Sirens sounded across southern and central Israel throughout the day.
- No further casualties were reported after the ceasefire took effect.
IRAN
➤ Key Losses and Confirmed Casualties
The Israeli military confirmed the death of top Iranian military and nuclear figures, following intense coordinated strikes prior to the ceasefire:
- Military commanders killed:
- Hossein Salami (Commander-in-Chief of IRGC)
- Mohammad Bagheri (Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces)
- Amir Ali Hajizadeh (IRGC Aerospace Force Commander)
- Gholam-Ali Rashid (Head of Khatam-al-Anbiya Central HQ)
- Mehdi Rabani, Gholamreza Mehrabi, Davoud Shekhiyan, Masoud Shanei, Saeed Izadi, Behnam Shahriari
- Six additional IRGC officers killed in the same operation: Mahmoud Bagheri, Mohammad Bagher Taherpour, Mansour Safarpour, Masoud Tayeb, Khosrow Hassani, Javad Jarsara
- Senior political casualty:
- Ali Shamkhani, senior advisor to Khamenei, was seriously injured during an Israeli strike on his residence.
- Nuclear scientists killed (9 confirmed):
- Fereydoon Abbasi-Davani (former AEOI chief)
- Mohammad-Mehdi Tehranchi, Akbar Matlabi-Zadeh, Saeed Borji, Amir-Hassan Faghihi, Abdolhamid Minoochehr, Mansour Asgari, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari Daryani, Ali Bakaei Karimi
Assassination Report
- According to Saberin News, Mohammadreza Sedighi Saber, a sanctioned Iranian figure linked to nuclear-related research and previously designated by the U.S. Treasury, was assassinated in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Gilan Province.
- Foreign media previously linked him to research on sympathetic detonation mechanisms.
International Reactions
➤ Trump Administration Statements
- Trump emphasized that the goal of U.S. military action was solely the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program, not regime change.
- In a statement to Fox News, Vice President J.D. Vance said:
“Iran was close to acquiring a nuclear weapon, but after the B-2 strikes, that is no longer possible.”
➤ White House Sources
- A senior U.S. official told NBC News that Iran notified the U.S. of its intent to stop missile attacks, which prompted Trump to contact Netanyahu and say: “The war is over.”
- The White House confirmed Israel agreed to the ceasefire on the condition that Iran cease all future attacks.
- According to Al Arabiya, a senior White House source stated Iran had communicated to Washington that it would not launch additional missile strikes against Israel.
Economic Impact
- Oil prices dropped sharply following the ceasefire announcement:
- Brent crude fell an additional 4% to just above $68/barrel, after a 7% drop on Monday.
- Prices are now below June 12 levels, when the Israeli campaign began.
- Stock markets in Asia rallied in response:
- Major indices in Japan, South Korea, and Australia recorded strong gains.
Field Reports & Developments
➤ Renewed Tensions and Alleged Ceasefire Violation
- The Israeli military reported that missiles were launched from Iranian territory toward Israel.
- Air defense systems were activated, and residents in affected areas were instructed to enter shelters and remain there until further notice.
- The number of missiles, their targets, and potential damage have not been confirmed yet.
- The incident occurred after the declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel had officially taken effect.
- In response, the Israeli Minister of Defense ordered renewed airstrikes against military targets in Tehran.
- The Israeli military described the incident as a clear violation of the ceasefire by Iran and stated that strong retaliatory action would follow.
- Senior Israeli military officials stated that the country would proceed with forceful countermeasures.
- Several high-ranking Israeli officials also made public statements suggesting a significant response was imminent.
➤ Iran Denies Missile Launches
- Iranian state media and military officials denied launching any missiles toward Israel after the ceasefire was announced.
- The Iranian Armed Forces General Command stated that no missile operations had been conducted during the reported timeframe.
- Iran’s Supreme National Security Council released a statement describing the ceasefire as a result of pressure placed on Israel and emphasized that Iranian forces remain alert and fully prepared to respond to any aggression.
- Iranian officials also rejected Israel’s claims as fabrications aimed at justifying a new wave of attacks.
➤ Ambiguous Ceasefire Status – Renewed Fire, Global Reactions, and Casualty Updates
Conflicting Claims on Ceasefire Violations
- Israel and Iran continued to accuse each other of violating the ceasefire declared the previous night.
- The Israeli military stated that it had conducted a targeted airstrike on a radar system in northern Tehran, which it described as a symbolic response to Iran’s alleged missile launch after the ceasefire.
- Explosions were reported in Babolsar, with Iranian judiciary-affiliated media confirming the incident and accusing Israel of breaching the ceasefire.
- Meanwhile, Iran’s Armed Forces reiterated their denial of having launched any missiles after the ceasefire took effect.
Trump’s Reaction to Ceasefire Instability
- U.S. President Donald Trump, prior to his departure for the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, expressed dissatisfaction with both Iran and Israel, stating that both sides had violated the ceasefire he brokered.
- Later on Truth Social, Trump explicitly warned:
“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS… All planes will turn around and head home… The Ceasefire is in effect!” - Trump’s statement signaled frustration with Israel’s potential renewed strikes and reinforced U.S. support for sustaining the ceasefire.
International Diplomatic Developments
- France called on Iran to immediately resume negotiations concerning its nuclear and missile programs and welcomed the ceasefire announced by President Trump.
- Qatar sent an official protest letter to the United Nations over Iran’s missile attack on Al-Udeid airbase and summoned the Iranian ambassador in Doha.
- Qatar also called on Iran and the United States to resume nuclear negotiations, which had been underway in Muscat and Rome before the Israeli attacks disrupted them.
- Turkey issued a call for both Iran and Israel to fully respect the ceasefire and avoid further escalation.
Nuclear Program and Damage Assessment
- The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization stated that an assessment of the damaged nuclear sites is ongoing.
- He said that contingency measures were in place and efforts were underway to ensure that there is no interruption in the nuclear industry’s operations.
- No details were provided on the extent of damage to enrichment or infrastructure.
Casualties and Human Impact
- Iran’s Minister of Health reported a total of 606 deaths resulting from Israeli strikes.
- 95% of fatalities occurred due to building collapses, while only 5% of hospitalized patients succumbed to injuries.
- The IRGC unit in Alborz Province released a list of confirmed casualties following the Israeli strike on the Imam Hassan Mojtaba Corps HQ:
- Brig. Gen. Mojtaba Karami (Deputy Commander)
- Brig. Gen. Akbar Enayati (Social Affairs)
- Ali Tarkashvand (Inspection)
- Col. Gholam Ojani, Col. Mohsen Kouhkheil
- Fatemeh Salehi (female IRGC member), Gholamreza Soori (Basiji)
