Iran Claims US Proposed Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel Through Arab Mediator

In a statement to the ISNA news agency on Monday, June 30, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baqaei, claimed that the United States proposed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel through an Arab country. Baqaei emphasized that the war was imposed on Iran, forcing Tehran to respond to Israel’s attacks.

Baqaei stated that Iran is committed to diplomacy and noted that Israel launched the attack just two days before the start of the sixth round of nuclear talks between the US and Tehran.

In contrast, US President Donald Trump stated that both Iran and Israel were exhausted and accepted his proposal for a ceasefire. Trump further noted that the war, which lasted for 12 days, saw the United States participating for one day and bombing three Iranian nuclear sites.

According to reports, the US proposed the ceasefire through Qatar. The ceasefire ended the hostilities between Iran and Israel, but Trump issued a warning, saying that any actions by Iran to continue enriching uranium might lead to renewed attacks on Tehran.

The background of this conflict revolves around escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The situation worsened as both countries increased their military activities, with Israel launching airstrikes and Iran responding. The United States, seeking to mediate, proposed a ceasefire, but the broader geopolitical tensions persist.

This war also underscores the precarious nature of regional stability, as Iran and Israel remain locked in a long-standing rivalry, with nuclear development being a key issue. The US’s involvement in the ceasefire process highlights the complex dynamics of international diplomacy in the Middle East.