LIVE Updates |Israel-Iran War Tensions: U.S. President Trump Claims Israel And Iran Have Agreed To Ceasefire Deal

LIVE Updates | Israel-Iran War Tensions: President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, signaling what could be a turning point toward de-escalation and a possible end to the hostilities.  

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 18:24
(Photo : Zee)

Israel-Iran Conflict | Highlights: The conflict between Israel and Iran has crossed 10 day. The conflict erupted after Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13, targeting Iran's nuclear and military facilities. In retaliation, Iran launched its military operation named 'Operation True Promise 3'. 

 

24 June 2025, 18:23 PM

Joy, Relief As Indian National Returns From Iran Amidst 'Operation Sindhu'

A wave of profound relief swept over Urooz Fatima, a Delhi resident, as her daughter, an Indian national evacuated from Iran, prepared to return home today. The daughter is part of "Operation Sindhu," the Indian government's ongoing effort to bring its citizens back from the conflict-ridden region.

 

 

24 June 2025, 11:31 AM

Israel-Iran Conflict Live: 'Ceasefire In Effect, Don't Violate It,' Says Trump 

US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated that the West Asia ceasefire is in effect  and said, "The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it! Donald J. Trump, President of the United States."

24 June 2025, 07:47 AM

Iran-Israel Tension Live: Araghchi Praises Armed Forces for Defending Nation

The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4am. Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who responded to any attack by the enemy until the very last minute," said Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

 

24 June 2025, 07:37 AM

Iran-Israel Tension Live: No Ceasefire Yet, Says Seyed Abbas Araghchi

"As of now, there is NO "agreement" on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards. The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later," Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X.

24 June 2025, 07:00 AM

Israel-Iran Conflict Live: Israeli Military Strikes Several Locations In Iran 

Moments after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the Israeli military reportedly carried out a series of strikes on multiple targets across Iran, ANI reported citing Press TV, Iran's first international news network.

 

24 June 2025, 06:33 AM

Iran Denies Any Ceasefire Deal, Says Israeli Attacks Must Stop First

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed reports of a finalised ceasefire, saying no formal agreement has been reached to halt hostilities.

“There is no agreement in place at this moment for a ceasefire or to end military action,” Araghchi posted on X.

He added that Iran would hold its fire only if Israel halts its strikes by 4 a.m. Tehran time. “If the Israeli regime ends its unlawful aggression against the Iranian people by then, we do not intend to continue our response,” he said.

Araghchi clarified that a conclusive decision on whether Iran will stand down militarily would come later.

24 June 2025, 06:30 AM

Silence In Tel Aviv: Israeli Officials Barred From Commenting On Ceasefire?

Israeli officials have reportedly been instructed to remain silent on the ceasefire deal reportedly reached with Iran.

Multiple Israeli outlets are citing a formal gag order preventing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet ministers and other senior government leaders from speaking publicly on the matter. As a result, any official confirmation or statement is expected to come directly from Netanyahu himself.

The media blackout comes amid mounting international scrutiny. Before U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced a phased truce, source-based reports hinted that pressure from Washington had prompted Tel Aviv to push for a resolution by week’s end.

Trump declared that both Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire aimed at halting what he described as the “12-day war”. He said the truce would unfold in stages over the next 24 hours. The announcement followed Iran’s missile barrage targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar – an escalation that triggered deep concern across the region.

For now, the Israeli government has yet to issue a single public statement. And with media under restrictions and officials silent, the next word may come straight from the top.

24 June 2025, 06:23 AM

Drone Strike Reported Near Baghdad Airport: Iranian Media

A drone strike has reportedly targeted the Victory Base Complex near Baghdad International Airport, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. 

Citing unnamed sources, the outlet said the facility—once used by U.S. forces was struck earlier today, though details on the damage or casualties remain unclear. The complex is part of a high-security zone that has seen increased tension amid the ongoing regional escalation.

24 June 2025, 06:13 AM

Israeli Surveillance Drone Shot Down Over Tehran, Say Iranian Media

Tehran witnessed a tense morning on Monday as loud explosions echoed across the city. Just moments before the blasts, several Iranian news outlets reported that the country's air defense forces had intercepted and downed an Israeli surveillance drone flying over the capital.

According to reports by Iran’s Mehr News Agency, the drone was identified as a Hermes model—commonly used for reconnaissance missions. A photograph shared by the outlet showed scorched wreckage littering a city street, with curious bystanders peering at the twisted metal.

Similar images and claims were circulated by other semi-official agencies, including Tasnim and Fars, all suggesting the drone was attempting to gather intelligence when it was brought down. While there has been no official confirmation from the Israeli side, the incident adds to the growing tension in an already volatile conflict zone.

24 June 2025, 04:44 AM

Qatar Helped Broker Iran’s Ceasefire Nod After Trump Call: Report

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani played an important role in getting Iran on board with a US-backed ceasefire plan, according to a Reuters report quoting a senior American official.

The report says the breakthrough came after President Donald Trump spoke with Qatar’s emir, informing him that Israel had accepted the ceasefire terms. Trump then requested Doha’s assistance in convincing Tehran to do the same.

Shortly after the call, the Qatari prime minister reportedly reached out to Iranian officials and helped secure their agreement—just hours after Iran launched missiles at the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

24 June 2025, 04:30 AM

Iran and Israel Yet To Confirm Trump’s Ceasefire Announcement

While U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly declared that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is set to begin within the next 24 hours, neither government has officially acknowledged or confirmed the deal so far. Both Tehran and Tel Aviv have remained silent on the matter, leaving the announcement hanging without formal backing from either side.

24 June 2025, 04:28 AM

Iran Warns Of More Strikes If Provoked, Says Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has defended Iran’s missile strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, calling it a direct response to what he described as American aggression against Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In a message shared by the Foreign Ministry on Telegram, Araghchi warned that Iran stands prepared to launch further attacks if the United States takes additional hostile steps.

24 June 2025, 04:26 AM

Iran Asks Residents To Evacuate Tel Aviv Suburb Immediately

Iran has called on residents living in Ramat Gan, a district just outside Tel Aviv, to evacuate immediately, according to a report from the semi-official Mehr news agency.

The warning comes in the wake of an earlier message from the Israeli military, which advised civilians in a Tehran neighbourhood to leave ahead of planned airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure. The tit-for-tat alerts mark a sharp escalation between the two nations.

24 June 2025, 04:23 AM

Six Missiles Hit US Base In Qatar, Claims IRGC

Iran’s state news agency IRNA, quoting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that six missiles struck the American military base at Al Udeid in Qatar.

According to the IRGC statement, the strike was a direct response to last week’s US air raids targeting Iran’s nuclear sites.

Qatari authorities, however, offered a different account, confirming that 19 missiles were launched from Iranian territory, but stating that only one actually hit the base.

24 June 2025, 04:19 AM

Loud Explosions Rattle Parts Of Tehran, Other Cities Also Affected

Loud blasts were heard across northern and eastern Tehran late Monday night, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency.

The report mentioned similar explosions in other parts of the country, though it did not specify which cities were affected.

Separately, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency confirmed the sounds of what it described as “defensive activity” and multiple explosions across different districts of the capital.

23 June 2025, 17:36 PM

Middle-East Conflict LIVE | Amid Israeli Strikes, Power Restored In Northern Tehran 

The state media has reported that power has been restored in northern Tehran after Israeli strikes.

22 June 2025, 06:37 AM

Truth Social Down Minutes After Trump Announced that US had bombed Iran’s 3 Nuclear Sites

22 June 2025, 06:18 AM

Trump Says Iran Must Now Agree to End War After Bombing 3 Nuclear Sites in Iran

 

"I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 P.M., at the White House, regarding our very successful military operation in Iran. This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU," Trump said on his social media platform, Truth Social.

 

22 June 2025, 06:13 AM

Trump Says Now Is Time for Peace After Bombing Three Nuclear Sites in Iran

 

"We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump said on his social media platform, Truth Social. 

21 June 2025, 23:11 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict: 5 Army Personnel Killed In Attacks From Israel On Iran

According to media reports, five Iranian army personnel have been killed in attacks from Israel.

21 June 2025, 22:18 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict: Israel Accused Iran Of Attacking Israeli Citizens In Cyprus

Israel has accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of attempting to attack Israeli citizens in Cyprus.

In his post, Saar highlighted the crucial role played by Cypriot authorities in preventing the attack. "Thanks to the activity of the Cypriot security authorities, in cooperation with Israeli security services," the attack was thwarted, Saar said. The incident has further escalated tensions between Israel and Iran, with both countries engaging in a heated war of words

21 June 2025, 21:34 PM

Israel-Iran War | Yemen's Houthis Threaten To Attack US Ships If Latter Strike Iran

According to several media reports, Yemen's Houthis have threatened to attack US ships in the Red Sea if they strike Iran.

21 June 2025, 20:51 PM

Israel-Iran War | Yemen's Houthis Threaten To Attack US Ships If Latter Strike Iran

According to several media reports, Yemen's Houthis have threatened to attack US ships in the Red Sea if they strike Iran.

21 June 2025, 19:28 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict LIVE | Jerusalem Strikes Isfahan's Nuclear Facility Again

IDF, in a post on X, stated that Jerusalem deepened the strike on the nuclear site in Isfahan and in western Iran. 

The Israeli military quoted the spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin, as saying, “Overnight, we deepened the strike on the nuclear site in Isfahan and in western Iran. On the screen, you can see the site where reconversion of enriched uranium takes place. This is the stage following enrichment in the process of developing a nuclear weapon. We had already struck the site in the operation’s opening blow—and last night, we struck it again in a wide-scale strike to reinforce our achievements. This is how the site now looks following the latest strike.”

21 June 2025, 19:01 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict: 40 UAVs From Iran Were Intercepted By IAF, Claims IDF

IDF has claimed that 40 UAVs were intercepted by the IAF after being fired from Iran overnight.

"470+ UAVs have been intercepted since Operation “Rising Lion” which is a 99% success rate" IDF tweeted.

 

21 June 2025, 18:14 PM

Israel-Iran Conflict: 827 Indian Nationals Evacuated From Iran, Says MEA

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday said that another evacuation flight from Mashhad landed in New Delhi at 4:30 pm with 310 Indian nationals from Iran. 

In his post, he said, "Another evacuation flight from Mashhad landed in New Delhi at 1630 hrs on 21 June with 310 Indian nationals from Iran. With this, a total of 827 Indians have been evacuated."

 

21 June 2025, 17:39 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict: Iran Health Ministry Claims Over 400 Iranians Killed In Israeli Strikes

According to several media reports, Iran's health ministry has claimed that Israeli air strikes have killed over 400 Iranians and injured 3,056 others.

21 June 2025, 16:59 PM

Israel-Iran Conflict: OIC To Discuss Israeli Attacks In Iran Over 2 Days

According to several reports over the next two days, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation will have more than 40 diplomats discussing Israel's military campaign against Ira, headed by Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

 

21 June 2025, 15:51 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict: Iran Claims Four Revolutionary Guard Fighters Have Been Killed

According to several media reports, Iranian media have claimed that four Revolutionary Guards fighters were killed in northwest Iran by Israeli strikes. 

21 June 2025, 14:50 PM

J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Questions Israel Attack On Iran

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned Israel's attack on Iran. He also expressed hope that the Israel-Iran conflict would stop.

"I don't understand on what basis Israel attacked Iran. Just a few days back, the US intelligence in charge said that Iran is no closer to getting a nuclear weapon. If America said this a few weeks ago, then why did Israel attack Iran?  Some politics are going on, but we hope this stops and a solution can be reached based on dialogue," ANI quoted Abdullah as saying. 

 

21 June 2025, 14:12 PM

India Will Evacuate Citizens of Nepal, Sri Lanka From Iran

 

"On request of the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian Embassy’s evacuation efforts in Iran will also cover Citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka," Indian Embassy said on X. 

 

21 June 2025, 12:11 PM

Israel Destroys Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force' Terrorist Site 

As per media reports, Israel's Navy has destroyed a Hezbollah "infrastructure site" near the southern Lebanese city of Naqoura.

21 June 2025, 11:30 AM

Iran's Nuclear Program Delayed by Two Years, Says Israel 

Israel on Saturday claimed that it has pushed back Iran's presumed nuclear programme by a minimum of two years. 

 

21 June 2025, 10:37 AM

Israel Attacks Iran's Isfahan Nuclear Site

 

Israel launched a strike on Iran's Isfahan nuclear site. However, according to media reports, there have been reports of leakage of dangerous materials there.

21 June 2025, 10:17 AM

Iranian Drone Brigade Commander Killed

 

Israeli military said that it has killed  commander of an Iranian drone brigade Aminpour Joudaki, as per media reports. 

21 June 2025, 09:38 AM

Very Hard To Ask Israel To Stop Airstrikes: Trump

 

“I think it’s very hard to make that request right now. If somebody is winning, it’s a little bit harder to do than if somebody is losing. But we’re ready, willing and able, and we’ve been speaking to Iran, and we’ll see what happens,” India Today quoted Trump as saying. 

21 June 2025, 09:28 AM

Trump Convenes National Security Meeting Regarding Iran Situation 

 

US President Donald Trump on Friday presided over a national security meeting regarding the Iran situation at the White House, as per media reports.

21 June 2025, 07:53 AM

Israel Strikes Iranian Missile Crews

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck an Iranian missile crew preparing to launch missiles at Israel during an overnight operation on Friday, as per media reports. 

21 June 2025, 07:04 AM

Iran's Missile Strike Damages Israel's Historic Mosques

 

Iranian missile strike in Israel's Haifa caused damage to the historic Al Jarina Grand Mosque on Friday, as per media reports. 

 

20 June 2025, 23:40 PM

Iran-Israel War: First Batch Of Stranded Indians In Iran Lands In Delhi

Operation Sindhu: The special Mahan Air evacuation flight from Iran's Mashhad lands in Delhi with evacuated Indian nationals, says reports.

20 June 2025, 23:03 PM

Iran-Israel War: Israel Must Prepare For 'Prolonged Campaign' Against Iran: IDF Chief Of Staff

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir on Friday said Israelis must prepare for a "prolonged campaign" against Iran to "eliminate a threat of this magnitude," The Times of Israel reported.

In a video statement, Zamir said that Iran has been "building for years a clear plan to destroy the State of Israel" and that in recent months, "the plan reached the point of no return, where the capabilities reached operational capability," as per The Times of Israel.

20 June 2025, 22:08 PM

Israel-Iran War: Israeli Military Shares Footage Of Missile Attack From Iran Hitting Children's Centre

Taking to social media, IDF wrote, "This is footage from the moment an Iranian ballistic missile hit a children’s center in southern Israel. When the world asks why we’re fighting Iran, this is your answer."

 

20 June 2025, 21:18 PM

Iran-Israel War: Israel Hits Missile Launchers In Iran

The Israeli military has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, targeting missile launchers in the southwest region. According to the Israeli military, the Israeli Air Force hit surface-to-air missile batteries in southwestern Iran in a bid to neutralize Iran's air defense capabilities.

"A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force struck surface-to-air missile batteries in southwestern Iran," it said in a statement.

 

20 June 2025, 20:34 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict: 'Thanks To PM Modi...' Says A Stranded Indian In Iran

An Indian national who, along with others, is being evacuated from the conflict-affected Iran via Turkmenistan's Ashgabat, says, "We thank the Indian government, especially PM Modi, the people in the Indian Embassy in Iran and Turkmenistan for the efforts that they have put in. We faced no issues. No matter how much we thank, it will always be less. We will never forget this in our lives for the work that they have done. They have taken care of everything, be it food or stay..."

 

 

20 June 2025, 20:05 PM

Israel Iran Conflict | First flight Carrying Indians From Mashhad To Arrive In Delhi At 11.30 PM

Op Sindhu: Two evacuation flights will be arriving in India tonight. The first flight is expected to land in Delhi around 1130 PM, and the second flight will also land in Delhi around 3 AM. The first flight will come from Mashhad, and the second flight will arrive from Ashgabat.

 

20 June 2025, 19:11 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict: 'We Will Bring Them Safely', Says J&K CM Abdullah On Stranded Students

J&K CM Omar Abdullah says, "We are bringing them (Indian nationals stranded in Iran), but we can't bring them overnight as the airports and ports are not operating... Most students are from J&K, and we will bring them safely..."

 

20 June 2025, 18:43 PM

Iran Launches Another Round Of Ballistic Missiles, Says Israel

Israel Defense Forces has said that Iran has launched another round of ballistic missiles in parts of Israel.

Taking to social media, IDF wrote, "Sirens sounding in parts of Israel as Iran launches another round of ballistic missiles..."

 

20 June 2025, 18:09 PM

Israel Iran Conflicts | Iran Ready To Discuss Uranium Enrichment Limitations: Officials

According to media reports, a senior Iranian official has indicated that Iran is willing to engage in discussions regarding limitations on its uranium enrichment program. However, the official emphasized that Iran will firmly reject any demands for complete cessation of nuclear enrichment, particularly in light of the ongoing Israeli strikes against the country.

20 June 2025, 17:57 PM

Israel-Iran Conflict: Israel's Air Defence Achieves Successful UAV Interception

In a significant development amid the Israel-Iran conflict, the Israeli Air Defence system successfully deployed the 'Barak' system for the first time to intercept an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to media reports, the Israeli military utilized this advanced air defense system to neutralize the aerial threat, showcasing its capabilities in responding to potential attacks.

20 June 2025, 17:35 PM

Iran-Israel Conflict: Iran Opens Air Space For Safe Return Of Stranded Indian Students

Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission Javad Hosseini announced that Iran is working closely with India to facilitate the return of approximately 1,000 Indian nationals through three special flights, starting tonight. In a gesture of cooperation, the Iranian government has agreed to open its airspace, allowing these special flights to operate smoothly and safely transport Indian students back home.