US President Donald Trump claims a 12-hour ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been reached, but his announcement has raised concerns about the validity of the agreement.
According to Trump, Iran will start the ceasefire, followed by Israel 12 hours later, with an official end to the war being declared after 24 hours. However, Iranian parliament’s national security committee has approved a bill that would suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, citing the need for guarantees on nuclear facility security.
The US vice president had earlier stated that Iran’s capability to produce a nuclear weapon was destroyed, but Trump’s announcement contradicts this statement. Moreover, Iran’s retaliatory missile strike on a US airbase in Qatar has raised hopes that the conflict may not disrupt oil supplies from the region.
Analysts believe that the Iranian parliament’s bill is likely to be approved, which would suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. This move could lead to increased tensions between Iran and other countries in the region.
The ceasefire agreement remains unclear, but Trump’s statement has sparked concerns about its validity and implications for regional stability.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/23/israel-iran-war-live-updates-us-trump-regime-change-middle-east-gaza-latest-news