US President Donald Trump claimed that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” that is meant to take effect in 24 hours, a dramatic change in direction just hours after the Middle East crisis appeared to widen.

Earlier on Monday, Iran struck back against the United States by firing missiles at an American military base in Qatar, a development that built on weeks of rising tensions between arch-rivals Iran and Israel – and now, Israel’s key ally, the United States.

Trump had declared “an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR” in a social media post, and that the ceasefire would begin with Iran first on Tuesday, followed by Israel 12 hours later.

There was no immediate comment from Israel, but several hours later its military warned its public that Iran had launched missiles towards it, as sirens sounded. Iran’s foreign minister said there would be no cessation of hostilities unless Israel stopped its attacks.

Since June 13, Israel and Iran have exchanged waves of devastating and deadly strikes. Israel launched its aerial campaign asserting that Tehran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. Iran, however, has vehemently denied these claims, maintaining that its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes.

Follow live updates here as the world reacts to this critical and rapidly unfolding development.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants to see a long-term resolution for Palestinians after the escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel.

Speaking for the first time since US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, Albanese said he supported the right of Israel (and the US) to strike Iran, but there was now a need to bring peace to the region.

This, Albanese said, included the need to “resolve the Palestinian question”.

“We want to see the right of Israelis to live in secure borders, we also want to see the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians fulfilled,” he told Sky News’ Kieran Gilbert. “We haven’t been uncritical [of Israel].”

From 2h ago 02.35 BST Opening summary It has been a dramatic few hours in the Israel-Iran war, with retaliatory attacks from Iran on the largest US military facility in the Middle East, and claims from US president Donald Trump that a ceasefire has been agreed. Here is the latest: US president Donald Trump has announced in a social media post that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. “On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, “THE 12 DAY WAR,” Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social. “This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will!” Trump later told NBC the ceasefire was “unlimited” and would last “forever”.

Trump brokered the ceasefire through talks with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday while his team, including vice-president JD Vance, held talks with Tehran , a senior White House official told Reuters. The official, providing details of the ceasefire on condition of anonymity, said Israel agreed to it so long as Iran does not launch fresh attacks. Iran signalled that no further attacks would take place, the official said.

After the ceasefire was announcement by Trump, Israel’s Defence Forces issued an evacuation warning for several parts of the Iranian capital , ahead of a planned Israeli strike. On social media, some users reported massive explosions in Tehran, which they said was the most intense since Israel first started bombing Iran 12 days ago.

Iran’s foreign minister seemed to suggest that a cessation of hostilities had begun in a post on social media, saying Iran’s military attacked Israel “until the very last minute, at 4am.” Earlier he said that if Israeli strikes ceased at 12.30GMT Iran had “no intention to continue our response afterwards.”

Israel is yet to officially confirm the ceasefire.

According to a report from Reuters news agency, Qatar played a role in helping to broker the deal behind the scenes. Qatar’s prime minister reportedly secured Iran’s agreement in a call with Tehran , an official briefed on the matter told Reuters.

Trump’s proclaimed ceasefire comes after Iran announced it had launched a missile attack on a US base in the Gulf state of Qatar , at the Al Udeid Air Base, in what it said was retaliation for US participation in Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran the day before.

Qatar’s foreign ministry said that “Qatar’s air defences successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles” and there had been no casualties. Iran reportedly provided advance warning of the attack.

Trump at the weekend launched an unprecedented attack on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow . Codenamed ‘Midnight Hammer,’ the attack deployed American B-2 bombers, and so-called bunker buster bombs.

Trump was quick to claim that US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities had “completely and totally obliterated” them. Still, it remains unclear how much physical damage has been done or what the longer-term impact might be on Iran’s nuclear programme.

US bombing probably caused “very significant” damage to the underground areas of Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment plant dug into a mountain, though no one can yet tell the extent, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday. “Given the explosive payload utilised and the extreme(ly) vibration-sensitive nature of centrifuges, very significant damage is expected to have occurred,” Grossi said in a statement.

The comments follow a meeting by the national security committee of Iran’s parliament, which approved the general outline of a bill meant to fully suspend Tehran’s cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. According to the bill, installing surveillance cameras, allowing inspections, and submitting reports to the IAEA would be suspended as long as the security of nuclear facilities is not guaranteed. Share

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7m ago 04.19 BST Israel’s Magen David Adom nation emergency service says in a post on X that three people are in critical condition after recent sirens. “At the scene in southern Israel, MDA EMTs and paramedics are currently providing treatment to 3 people in critical condition—a man around 40, a woman around 30, and a man around 20, as well as 1 in moderate condition, and 5 others with minor injuries.” Share

10m ago 04.16 BST The IDF is now reporting a third wave of missiles launches from Iran towards Israel, according to Reuters news. Share

22m ago 04.05 BST Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel as seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. View image in fullscreen Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel are seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, 24 June, 2025. Photograph: Mussa Qawasma/Reuters A missile launched from Iran towards Israel as seen from Tubas. View image in fullscreen A missile launched from Iran towards Israel as seen from Tubas in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 24 June, 2025. Photograph: Raneen Sawafta/Reuters A smoke trail from the Israeli Iron Dome air defence system streaks across the sky as it intercepts missiles. View image in fullscreen A smoke trail from the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system streaks across the sky as it intercepts missiles launched during an Iranian attack, as seen from Haifa, Israel, early Tuesday, 24 June, 2025. Photograph: Baz Ratner/AP Share

45m ago 03.41 BST Israel’s military says it has identified another wave of missiles launched from Iran towards Israel, according to Reuters news. Share

1h ago 03.22 BST Meanwhile, president Trump has posted this message 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. 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!” Share

1h ago 03.10 BST Amid confusion over whether a ceasefire is in place, and if so when it officially begins, Israel’s Defence Forces have confirmed that missiles have been launched from Iran toward Israel. In a post on X, the IDR said: The IDF has identified that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory a short time ago. Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. You must enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert and remain there until further notice. Leaving the protected space will be permitted only upon receiving explicit instructions; continue to follow the Home Front Command’s guidelines.” Share

1h ago 03.07 BST Why is Iran’s nuclear programme so essential to its identity? Why does a country with large oil reserves feel such a need to have home-grown civil nuclear energy? Have a read of this interesting feature from the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour. Why is Iran’s nuclear programme so essential to its identity? Read more Share

2h ago 02.44 BST An unidentified drone targeted an army radar at Iraq’s Taji military base north of Baghdad, the Iraqi state news agency reported early on Tuesday, citing a military official, as picked up by Reuters. There were no casualties, the commander of Baghdad’s operations said. In 2020, the US-led international coalition troops withdrew from the base and handed it over to Iraqi security forces. The base had historically held up to 2,000 coalition members. The base, 20 km (12 miles) north of Baghdad, had been the site of frequent rocket attacks by Iran-backed militias targeting US-led troops months before the withdrawal. Share

Summary Israeli military says two waves of missiles fired from Iran

Iran’s foreign minister says there is no agreement yet

White House: Israel on board as long as no more Iranian attacks

WASHINGTON/DOHA/ISTANBUL, June 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, potentially ending the 12-day war that saw millions flee Tehran and prompted fears of further escalation in the war-torn region.

But there was no confirmation from Israel and the Israeli military said two volleys of missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Witnesses later heard explosions near Tel Aviv and Beersheba in central Israel, where Israeli media reported a building had been struck.

Israel, joined by the United States on the weekend , has carried out attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, after alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.

“On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR’,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social site.

While an Iranian official earlier confirmed that Tehran had agreed to a ceasefire, the country’s foreign minister said there would be no cessation of hostilities unless Israel stopped its attacks.

Abbas Araqchi said early on Tuesday that if Israel stopped its “illegal aggression” against the Iranian people no later than 4 a.m. Tehran time (0030 GMT) on Tuesday, Iran had no intention of continuing its response afterwards.

There have been no reported Israeli attacks on Iran since that time.

“The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later,” Araqchi added in a post on X.

A senior White House official said Trump had brokered the deal in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel had agreed so long as Iran did not launch further attacks.

Trump appeared to suggest that Israel and Iran would have some time to complete any missions that are underway, at which point the ceasefire would begin in a staged process.

Iran denies ever having a nuclear weapons program but Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said that if it wanted to, world leaders “wouldn’t be able to stop us”.

Israel, which is not a party to the international Non-Proliferation Treaty, is the only country in the Middle East believed to have nuclear weapons. Israel does not deny or confirm that.

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani secured Tehran’s agreement during a call with Iranian officials, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters on Tuesday.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff were in direct and indirect contact with the Iranians, a White House official said.

Neither Iran’s U.N. mission nor the Israeli embassy in Washington responded to separate requests for comment from Reuters.

Hours earlier, three Israeli officials had signaled Israel was looking to wrap up its campaign in Iran soon and had passed the message on to the United States.

Netanyahu had told government ministers whose discussions ended early on Tuesday not to speak publicly, Israel’s Channel 12 television reported.

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Markets reacted favorably to the news.

S&P 500 futures rose 0.4% late on Monday, suggesting traders expect the U.S. stock market to open with gains on Tuesday.

U.S. crude futures fell in early Asian trading hours on Tuesday to their lowest level in more than a week after Trump said a ceasefire had been agreed, relieving worries of supply disruption in the region.

END TO THE FIGHTING?

There did not appear to be calm yet in the region.

The Israeli military issued two evacuation warnings in less than two hours to residents of areas in the Iranian capital Tehran, one late on Monday and one early on Tuesday.

Israeli Army radio reported early on Tuesday that alarms were activated in the southern Golan Heights area due to fears of hostile aircraft intrusion.

Earlier on Monday, Trump said he would encourage Israel to proceed towards peace after dismissing Iran’s attack on an American air base that caused no injuries and thanking Tehran for the early notice of the strikes.

He said Iran fired 14 missiles at the U.S. air base, calling it “a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered.”

Iran’s handling of the attack recalled earlier clashes with the United States and Israel, with Tehran seeking a balance between saving face with a military response but without provoking a cycle of escalation it can’t afford.

Tehran appears to have achieved that goal.

Iran’s attack came after U.S. bombers dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on Iranian underground nuclear facilities at the weekend, joining Israel’s air war.

Much of Tehran’s population of 10 million has fled after days of bombing.

The Trump administration maintains that its aim was solely to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, not to open a wider war.

“Iran was very close to having a nuclear weapon,” Vice President JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier.”

“Now Iran is incapable of building a nuclear weapon with the equipment they have because we destroyed it,” Vance said.

Trump has cited intelligence reports that Iran was close to building a nuclear weaopon, without elaborating. However, U.S. intelligence agencies said earlier this year they assessed that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon and a source with access to U.S. intelligence reports told Reuters last week that that assessment hadn’t changed.

But in a social media post on Sunday, Trump spoke of toppling the hardline clerical rulers who have been Washington’s principal foes in the Middle East since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Israel, however, had made clear that its strikes on Evin prison – a notorious jail for housing political prisoners – and other targets in Tehran were intended to hit the Iranian ruling apparatus broadly, and its ability to sustain power.

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In this frame-grab made from video, missiles and air-defense interceptors illuminate the night sky over Doha after Iran launched an attack on US forces at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar on Monday. Stringer/Getty Images

Iran on Monday fired about a dozen short and medium-range ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military facility in the Middle East, and home to thousands of US troops.

US and Iraqi officials said Iran gave noticed that the strike was coming, and Patriot missile batteries were able to shoot down all but one of the incoming projectiles. No one was killed or wounded in Qatar.

The base — about 20 miles southwest of the Qatari capital of Doha — was largely empty of US aircraft at the time of the Iranian strikes, as satellite photos show they had been flown out before the US B-2 bomber strike on Iran at the weekend.

Al Udeid is vital to the US military’s position in the Middle East.

It’s the forward headquarters of the Tampa, Florida-based US Central Command, which controls military activities across the region.

Other key tenants are Central Command’s Combined Air Operations Center and the US Air Force’s 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, which calls itself “the regional epicenter of power projection.”

Besides hosting rotating combat aircraft, the bases has key logistics, refueling and medical facilities.

Al Udeid has been active in supporting US operations in conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.

According to the US State Department, Qatar has supported base development with an $8 billion investment since 2003.

Trump himself visited the base during his Middle East trip last month.