Iran Signals Conditional Ceasefire If Israel Halts Airstrikes by 4 A.M.

Iran’s Foreign Minister: Iran Will Halt Attacks If Israel Stops Airstrikes by 4 A.M.

Tehran, June 24, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic signal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that while no formal ceasefire deal has been signed with Israel, Iran will hold fire if Israel halts its airstrikes by 4 a.m. local time.

“There is no deal yet. But if Israel stops its airstrikes by 4 a.m., Iran will not launch further attacks,” Araghchi posted on social media early Tuesday.

This conditional ceasefire offer comes amid ongoing regional escalation and follows reports of missile strikes by Iran and retaliatory actions from Israel and the United States.

Hope for De-escalation, But No Official Agreement

The message adds to growing but fragile hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, which has recently seen missile attacks, cyber warfare, and threats involving key strategic zones like the Strait of Hormuz.

While US President Donald Trump earlier claimed a ceasefire deal was brokered, Araghchi’s statement suggests that Iran is willing to de-escalate, but only if Israel ceases offensive operations.

Context and International Reactions

• The statement comes just hours after Iran struck a US military base in Qatar in retaliation for American strikes on nuclear targets.
• Qatar has reportedly played a mediation role, while the U.S. has pushed for a ceasefire to contain the conflict.
• Analysts warn that without a binding agreement, further clashes could resume at any moment.

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