Israel-Iran ceasefire agreed after missiles fired at US base, violation claims
Israel and Iran have both agreed to a bilateral ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump after missiles were fired at a US base in Qatar.
On June 24, 2025, the Israeli government publicly confirmed for the first time that it had accepted a ceasefire proposal.
“Israel thanks President Trump and the US for their defensive support and for their participation in removing the Iranian nuclear threat. In light of having achieved the objectives of the operation, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel agrees to the President’s proposal for a bilateral ceasefire. Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire,” a statement read on social media.
Overnight the Iranian government signaled that it would stop attacking Israel, if it showed it was willing to do the same. According to The Guardian, GMT Iranian state media later announced that a ceasefire was now in effect.
News of a possible ceasefire came on June 23, 2025, at around 22:00 UTC when President Trump wrote on social media that a “complete and total” ceasefire had been “fully agreed” by Israel and Iran.
Iran has launched a number of missiles against U.S military facilities in Qatar. Video footage shows local air defence units engaging the attack. pic.twitter.com/OOUpIlmgGo— UK Defence Journal (@UKDefJournal) June 23, 2025 The president said that the ceasefire would begin in approximately six hours when both countries had “wound down and completed their in progress, final missions”.
“Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL,” wrote President Trump.
He added: “In the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, THE 12 DAY WAR’.”
On June 24, 2025, at around 05:30 UTC, President Trump wrote: “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!”
Within hours though, there were reports from Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that sirens were sounding in Northern Israel due to missile fire from Iran.
The BBC said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had instructed the IDF to “respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran”.
The Israeli Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir, later said: “In light of the severe violation of the ceasefire carried out by the Iranian regime, we will respond with force.”
According to Reuters, Iran’s ISNA student news agency denied missiles had been launch after the ceasefire began.
In the hours before the ceasefire came into effect the region saw fierce overnight attacks by both Israel and Iran.
The IDF said there were multiple waves of Iranian missiles launched against Israel. Iran also sustained a night of heavy bombardment.
In Be’er Sheva, the Israeli government said four people were killed in an Iranian ballistic missile attack.
Missiles fired at US base in Qatar
On June 24, 2025, Iran finally responded to the US attack on three of its nuclear sites over the weekend.
Iran chose to target the largest US military base in the Middle East, Al-Udeid, where around 10,000 service members are usually located.
In what appeared a highly orchestrated attack, Iran fired multiple missiles towards the base which were destroyed by Qatari air defenses. Qatar said 19 missiles were fired by Iran in what it described as “a flagrant violation”.
President Trump confirmed that the US was given prior warning of the attack in advance, allowing for preparations to be made.
A US defense official said that the attack was “a retaliatory but largely symbolic response” to the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Following the attack, Iran appeared to wish to draw a line under the issue and said the number of missiles fired at Qatar matched the number of bombs the US used against its nuclear sites.
Impact on commercial aviation
As news of an Iranian attack on the US base in Qatar seemed more likely airlines and government regulators took steps to ensure the safety of passengers and crews.
Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates all closed their airspaces for periods in response to the escalating situation in the region.
Temporary Suspension of Qatar Airways FlightsAs a result of the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar, we can confirm the temporary suspension of Qatar Airways flights.We are working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support…— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) June 23, 2025 Qatar Airways, IndiGo, Air India Express, Qantas, Emirates, Rwanda Air and Air India were among some of the carriers that announced they were taking steps to avoid the region or cancel flights.
At the time Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha said its inbound and outbound scheduled flights were severely impacted and urged travelers to refrain from coming to the airport.
On June 24, 2025, the airport said its operations were “gradually recovering and returning to normal”.
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