Iran announced it has no intention of continuing its military strikes if Israel stops its offensive, according to the country’s foreign minister.
The statement came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a staggered ceasefire designed to bring an end to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Iran said it already ceased operations early this morning and expressed hope for a simultaneous cessation of Israeli attacks.
Trump explained that the ceasefire will follow a phased 24-hour process starting at 4 a.m., with Iran halting all military activities as the first step.
Israel is expected to follow suit within 12 hours.
Trump emphasized that both countries have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” committing to remain “peaceful and respectful” during the implementation.
He added that this development brings relief to world leaders who feared further escalation of violence.
However, Israel has yet to release an official statement, and the exact timing of its cessation of strikes remains unclear.
Israel reported multiple missile launches from Iran earlier in the day, one of which struck a residential building in the south, killing three people.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media claimed that Israel carried out additional overnight airstrikes.
Qatar reportedly played a key role in brokering the ceasefire by mediating with Iran.
A senior White House official confirmed that Israel agreed to the ceasefire on the condition that Iran permanently halt attacks against the country.