Fact Check: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran after missile attack.

Fact Check: "Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran after missile attack."

What We Know

On June 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via social media that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" following a series of missile exchanges between the two nations. This announcement came after a week of escalating conflict, including missile attacks from Iran targeting Israel and U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities (Reuters, CNN). Trump's statement indicated that the ceasefire would be phased in over 24 hours, contingent upon both nations winding down their military operations (New York Times).

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran would halt its missile attacks if Israel ceased its airstrikes by a specified time, which coincided with Trump's announcement (AP News). However, reports indicated that missile launches from Iran continued even after Trump's declaration, raising questions about the actual implementation of the ceasefire (Washington Post).

Analysis

While Trump's announcement of a ceasefire was widely reported, the situation on the ground remained chaotic and unclear. Reports from various sources indicated that, despite Trump's claims, the ceasefire had not been fully agreed upon or implemented. For instance, Iranian state television announced a ceasefire shortly after Trump's declaration, but Israeli officials continued to report missile launches from Iran (New York Times, AP News).

The credibility of Trump's announcement is further complicated by the fact that it was made in the context of ongoing military actions. An Israeli military spokesman noted that missile alerts were still active, suggesting that hostilities were ongoing (New York Times). Additionally, the Iranian Foreign Minister's comments indicated that while Iran was open to a ceasefire, they were still engaged in military operations until Israel ceased its own attacks, which they had not done at the time of Trump's announcement (AP News).

The involvement of U.S. officials and intermediaries, such as Qatari diplomats, in the discussions surrounding the ceasefire adds another layer of complexity. While these diplomatic efforts may have contributed to the announcement, the lack of a clear agreement from both sides at the time of Trump's statement suggests that the situation was more fluid than the president's declaration implied (Washington Post, CNN).

Conclusion

The claim that Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is Partially True. While Trump did make a public announcement regarding a ceasefire, the actual status of the ceasefire was unclear, and both nations continued military operations following the announcement. The situation remains complex, with conflicting reports about the implementation of the ceasefire and ongoing hostilities, indicating that the claim, while based on a factual statement, does not fully capture the reality on the ground.