Tehran Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim as “Lies”

Tehran Denounces Trump’s Ceasefire Claim

Iran’s government and affiliated media outlets have strongly rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “Complete and Total Ceasefire.” The Tehran Times published a sharply worded article early Tuesday calling Trump’s ceasefire announcement “another lie” intended to manipulate Iranian public sentiment and create internal unrest.

Mahdi Mohammadi, an advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker, was quick to respond on social media, writing on X: “The U.S. and Israel are lying. They want Iran to put down its guard so they can escalate the tensions.”

The Tehran Times accused Trump of previously misleading the Iranian government during indirect nuclear negotiations, all while allegedly coordinating Israeli attacks on Iran’s infrastructure. The publication warned the Iranian public not to trust American ceasefire claims.

Trump’s Surprise Ceasefire Declaration

Just hours earlier, President Trump stunned global observers by declaring the end of what he dubbed “THE 12 DAY WAR.” In a statement on Truth Social, he said both sides had “fully agreed” to a two-phase ceasefire, with Iran beginning the first 12 hours and Israel following for the next.

Qatar Credited for Possible Breakthrough

According to The New Arab, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani played a key diplomatic role by contacting Tehran and securing Iran’s conditional agreement to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire plan. The negotiation reportedly took place shortly after Monday’s missile strike on U.S. assets in the region.

President Trump acknowledged Qatar’s role and offered personal thanks:

Iran’s Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Qatar

Earlier Monday, Iranian forces fired several missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a critical U.S. military installation hosting roughly 10,000 troops. According to reports from Reuters, most missiles were intercepted, and one struck an area near the base without causing major damage. No casualties were reported, and the attack was characterized by President Trump as “a very weak response.”

Israel’s Silence Adds to Uncertainty

As of Tuesday morning, the Israeli military has issued no formal statement confirming or denying participation in a ceasefire. AP News reports that Israeli operations were ongoing in Iranian airspace overnight, further complicating the status of any formal cessation of hostilities.

Outlook: A Ceasefire or a Messaging War?

While Trump’s announcement may have been intended as a dramatic step toward peace, Iran’s forceful denial and Israel’s silence raise questions about whether the ceasefire is real or rhetorical. The situation remains fluid, and further updates from defense ministries, the United Nations, or third-party mediators like Qatar will likely determine if this marks the end—or merely a pause—in the Middle East’s most dangerous flashpoint.

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