Did Iran Reject a Ceasefire Proposal as Trump Claims War's End?

New York, June 24 (NationPress) A surprising ceasefire announcement has generated confusion and skepticism, as a high-ranking Iranian official informed CNN that Tehran had not received any official proposition from the United States and saw no justification to cease hostilities with Israel or Washington.

"At this time, the adversary is engaging in acts of aggression against Iran, and Iran is poised to escalate its retaliatory actions, disregarding the fabrications of its foes," the official stated. He further remarked that declarations from US and Israeli leaders would be perceived as a deception aimed at rationalizing further assaults on Iran.

Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that there is no consensus on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran according to various media reports.

The contradictory accounts have raised concerns regarding the feasibility and sustainability of any possible ceasefire. As of Monday night, officials from both Israel and Iran had not publicly validated any agreement.

The White House and the Pentagon also refrained from issuing official statements, leaving it ambiguous whether the rumored deal had been communicated through diplomatic avenues or if either party intended to adhere to the terms.

US President Donald Trump declared on Monday evening that Israel and Iran had reached an official agreement for a complete and total ceasefire, marking what he referred to as the conclusion of the “12-Day War.”

In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump congratulated both nations and disclosed that the ceasefire would commence in approximately six hours, following the conclusion of each side's ongoing military operations. The ceasefire will initially be effective for 12 hours, during which the opposing side will maintain a stance of “peace and respect.”

According to Trump, Iran will kick off the ceasefire, followed by Israel 12 hours later, culminating in an official declaration of the war's conclusion at the 24-hour mark.

"Assuming everything proceeds as intended, which it will," Trump remarked, "I want to congratulate both nations... for their stamina, courage, and intelligence in ending what should be termed 'THE 12 DAY WAR.'"

Describing the agreement as a significant breakthrough that “could have spared the Middle East from years of devastation,” Trump concluded his announcement with a broad message of unity: "God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!"