Fact Check: "Trump claims a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran is agreed."
What We Know
On June 24, 2025, President Donald Trump announced via social media that a "Complete and Total CEASEFIRE" had been achieved between Iran and Israel, following intense military engagements between the two nations. This announcement came after a series of U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which Trump claimed had significantly diminished Iran's nuclear capabilities (AP News).
Despite Trump's declaration, the situation on the ground was complex. Both Israel and Iran had accused each other of violating the ceasefire shortly after it was announced. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that there was "NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations," although he indicated that Iran would not continue its military response if Israel ceased its attacks (Reuters). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging the ceasefire, did not express enthusiasm and was reported to have faced internal dissent regarding the decision (AP News, NPR).
Analysis
The claim that a complete ceasefire was agreed upon is partially true. While Trump announced a ceasefire and both sides initially indicated a willingness to halt hostilities, the reality was more ambiguous. The ceasefire was described as fragile, with both parties quickly accusing each other of violations (AP News).
The reliability of the sources reporting on this event varies. The Associated Press and Reuters are generally considered credible news organizations, providing detailed accounts of the events and the reactions from both sides (AP News, Reuters). However, the immediate aftermath of the announcement revealed significant skepticism from both Iran and Israel regarding the terms and commitment to the ceasefire. For instance, Araghchi's statement directly contradicted Trump's assertion of an agreement, highlighting the lack of consensus (New York Times).
Furthermore, the context of the announcement—following military strikes and ongoing hostilities—suggests that the ceasefire was not universally accepted or operational at the time Trump made his claim. This indicates that while Trump may have believed a ceasefire was in effect, the actual situation was much more complicated and uncertain.
Conclusion
The claim that Trump announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran is partially true. While Trump did declare a ceasefire, the lack of consensus and immediate accusations of violations from both sides suggest that the agreement was not fully realized or accepted. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing tensions and military actions complicating the ceasefire's implementation.
Sources
- How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together
- US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites, intelligence ...
- Israel and Iran Claim Victory as Cease-Fire Takes Hold
- Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire 'in effect' after lashing out
- Fragile ceasefire appears to hold between Iran and Israel
