Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Collapses Within Hours of Trump’s Announcement

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in the early hours of June 24, lasted only a few hours before tensions reignited.

Rocket alert sirens were triggered in Israel, as IDF officials, local authorities, and media outlets reported alleged Iranian missile launches targeting the country's northern regions. Residents were urged to seek shelter immediately.

In response,The ceasefire between Israel and Iran, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in the early hours of June 24, lasted only a few hours before tensions reignited.

Meanwhile, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that Iran denied launching any missiles after the ceasefire came into effect. The Iranian National Security Council also confirmed that the ceasefire with Israel remained in place.

On Monday, June 23, President Trump stated there would be no further escalation following Iran’s missile strike on the major U.S. military base Al-Udeid in Qatar. He also announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, claiming that the objectives of the military campaign against Iran had been achieved.

Soon after, several Iranian officials expressed support for the ceasefire, saying it would take effect within hours. Qatari authorities later echoed the same message.

On June 22, the U.S. Air Force launched airstrikes against Iran’s fortified nuclear facilities, causing significant damage — damage that was later acknowledged by the IAEA. Through diplomatic channels, Washington informed Tehran that no further attacks were planned.

In retaliation, Iran fired several missiles at one of the largest American military bases in the region, located in Kuwait.

The strike triggered outrage among several Gulf countries, which were forced to close their airspace during the incident. The missiles were intercepted.

Trump’s reaction to the Iranian response was notably restrained.

He thanked Iranian authorities for providing advance warning of the strike and emphasized that it had caused no casualties. He then held another phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

As tensions began to ease, oil prices — which had surged during the crisis — began to fall again.