Ceasefire Unclear as Israel-Iran Strikes Continue

US President Donald Trump announced a 'complete and total ceasefire' between Israel and Iran, claiming it would begin within hours and officially end a 12-day conflict following Iranian missile strikes on a US base in Qatar. Both Israel and Iran have not formally acknowledged the agreement; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated there is no ceasefire, but Iran would halt attacks if Israeli airstrikes stopped by 4 a.m. Tehran time. Explosions and Israeli strikes in Tehran persisted up to and after the proposed truce deadline, with Iran asserting that Israel initiated the conflict. While Trump brokered talks, Israel has not confirmed participation, and Iran says a final decision on ending hostilities will come later. Both sides have issued evacuation warnings amid fears of new strikes, and Iranian military leaders have threatened further retaliation if attacked again. The conflict's status remains uncertain, with the US promoting a ceasefire while regional parties issue only conditional or unconfirmed commitments.