Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Donald Trump ‘begged’ for ceasefire, says Iran state media as fresh missiles target Israel

Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: Donald Trump ‘begged’ for ceasefire, says Iran state media as fresh missiles target Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday (June 23, 2025) on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Israel and Iran did not immediately acknowledge any ceasefire and heavy Israeli strikes continued in Tehran and other cities early Tuesday (June 24, 2025). 

Earlier, Iran has launched missiles at U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq in retaliation for Washington’s strikes on the country’s nuclear sites. Qatar hosts one of the largest U.S. bases in West Asia. Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack and said no one was injured. Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperon Majed al-Ansari said the missiles were intercepted by Qatari air defences. 

Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social that the 24-hour phased-in ceasefire will begin at approximately midnight Tuesday eastern time, giving the two countries six hours to have “wound down and completed their in progress, final missions.” He said it would bring an “Official END” to the war. The Israeli military declined to comment on Mr. Trump’s statement and the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. There was also no immediate comment from Iran. 

Iran’s attack Monday indicated it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region. Iran said the volley matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas. 

On the 11th day of the conflict, Israel and Iran traded airstrikes that have become a reality for civilians in both countries since Israel started the war to target Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. 

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June 24, 2025 10:33

Israel’s skies closed to planes until further notice, Israel Airports Authority

The Israel Airport Authority said barrages from Iran forced them to close the country’s skies to all passenger planes that were expected to land and depart on Tuesday, including emergency flights.

Some flights were forced to circle over the Mediterranean Sea, according to Israeli media.

Israel’s airports have been closed since the war with Iran began, but a handful of emergency flights had started arriving and departing over the past few days. 

AP

June 24, 2025 10:27

West-Asia tensions: 10 flight services from Kozhikode in Kerala cancelled

The tensions between Iran and Israel has led to cancellation of various flight services from the Calicut international airport to and from various West-Asian countries.

Nine services scheduled to depart on Tuesday (June 24, 2025) such as the Flydubai flight to Dubai scheduled for 8.15 am, Air India Express flights to Doha, Bahrain, Dubai (2.40 pm), Ras Al Khaimah (3.50 pm), Riyadh (8.25 pm), Dammam (8.50 pm), Abu Dhabi (10.35 pm) and Muscat (11.45 pm) have been cancelled.

The Air India Express flight to Sharjah, scheduled for 12.40 am on Wednesday has also been cancelled.

The Airport authorities and airlines have urged the passengers to verify their flight status before travelling, as these cancellations have significantly impacted services.

June 24, 2025 10:08

Deadline Trump announced for Iran to begin ceasing fire against Israel passes

Iranian state television reported Tuesday that a ceasefire had begun in its war with Israel, even as Israel warned the public of a new missile barrage launched from Iran.

It wasn’t immediately possible to reconcile the messages from Iran and Israel on the 12th day of their war. 

Iranian state television announced the ceasefire in a graphic on screen, not immediately acknowledging the new missile barrage coming after the deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump in his earlier ceasefire announcement.

A series of Iranian barrages before the ceasefire deadline killed three people and injured at least eight others, Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue services said. At least one person is believed trapped in the rubble and a residential building in Israel’s south sustained heavy damage, according to emergency services. 

AP

June 24, 2025 10:03

Trump heads to the NATO summit on the heels of a possible Israel-Iran ceasefire

President Donald Trump’s first appearance at NATO since returning to the White House was supposed to center on how the U.S. secured a historic military spending pledge from others in the defensive alliance — effectively bending it to its will.

But in the spotlight instead now is Mr. Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear enrichment facilities in Iran that the administration says eroded Tehran’s nuclear ambitions as well as the president’s sudden announcement that Israel and Iran had reached a “complete and total ceasefire.” The sharp U-turn in hostilities just hours before he was set to depart for the summit is sure to dominate the discussions in The Hague, Netherlands.

The impact of the strikes had already begun to shape the summit, with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte dancing around the issue even as hundreds of people showed up in The Hague on Sunday to denounce the conflict in a protest that was supposed to be focused on defense spending.

AP

June 24, 2025 10:01

Israel rescuers say three dead, two wounded in Iranian missile strike

Israeli emergency services said Tuesday three people were killed and two wounded in an Iranian missile strike in southern Israel, moments before a ceasefire between the two countries was expected to begin.

“Following the missile impact site in southern Israel: So far, MDA teams have pronounced the deaths of three people - Two people with moderate injuries have been evacuated to hospital, and approximately six people with mild injuries are being treated at the scene,” Magen David Adom said in a statement on X. 

June 24, 2025 09:58

Closure of airspaces: Passengers endure long ordeal at Kochi airport in Kerala amid flight disruptions

Closure of airspaces: Passengers endure long ordeal at Kochi airport in Kerala amid flight disruptions

Passengers stranded at Kochi airport in Kerala due to Qatar airspace closure face delays. Flight disruptions continue.

June 24, 2025 09:13

Middle East tensions: Air India temporarily stops flights to Europe, five destinations in U.S., Canada

Air India has stopped flight operations to Europe and five destinations in the U.S. and Canada amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Besides, flights of Air India Express and IndiGo to the Middle East have been impacted, and some of them have been diverted.

June 24, 2025 08:31

Israeli military warns public missiles launched from Iran

Israel’s military warned its public Tuesday that Iran launched missiles towards it, even as a proposed ceasefire hung in the air.

The launch came after 4 a.m. local time Tehran, the time Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would halt fire if Isarel ended airstrikes.

It’s unclear what the detected missile launch would do for that timeline. 

AP

June 24, 2025 07:43

Iran to halt its fire if Israel stops its strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.

Israel did not immediately acknowledge any ceasefire and heavy Israeli strikes continued in Tehran and other cities early Tuesday.

“As of now, there is NO agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote in a post on the social platform X. “However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards.” 

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June 24, 2025 07:13

Several flights cancelled from Bengaluru airport due to closure of airspaces in Middle East

Due to the closure of certain airspaces in the Middle East several flights were cancelled from the Kempegowda International Airport. 

Five flights were also diverted to Bengaluru. 

-Karnataka correspondent

June 24, 2025 07:02

Air India halts operations in Middle East, North America, Europe

Air India has halted its operations in the Middle East, North America, and Europe on Monday (June 23, 2025) due to the ongoing situation.

“Amid the developing situation in the Middle East, Air India has ceased all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect, until further notice. Our India-bound flights from North America are diverting back to their respective origins and others are being diverted back to India or re-routed away from the closed airspaces,” said Air India spokesperson.

June 24, 2025 07:02

Trump brokered ceasefire agreement in contact with Israel, Iran: White House official

U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran on Monday (June 23, 2025) in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Mr. Trump’s team in contact with Iranian officials, a senior White House official said.

The official, providing details of the ceasefire on condition of anonymity, said Israel agreed to the ceasefire so long as Iran does not launch fresh attacks. Iran signalled it would abide by the agreement, the official said.

- Reuters

June 24, 2025 06:46

Foreign Minister says Iran will stop its attacks if Israel stops its airstrikes by 4 a.m. local time

Iran’s Foreign Minister said Tuesday that Tehran will stop its attacks if Israel stops its airstrikes by 4 a.m. local time.

The comment by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi marked the first official remarks by Iran to President Donald Trump’s claimed ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

Mr. Araghchi sent his message on the social platform X at 4:16 a.m. Tehran time.

“As of now, there is NO agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,” Mr. Araghchi wrote. “However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 a.m. Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards.” Mr. Araghchi added: “The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.” 

AP