Tehran – The recent military escalation between Iran and Israel appears to have come to an end after 12 days of heightened tension. Both nations are now demonstrating restraint and seem to be moving toward de-escalation. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, indirectly indicated the conclusion of the conflict through a message shared on social media. In his post, he praised the Iranian military’s retaliatory actions and lauded the courage of the country’s security forces.
“Our brave soldiers responded to Israeli aggression until the final minute—until 4 a.m.,” Araghchi wrote on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that Tehran considered that the final act of retaliation. He had previously stated that if Israel ceased attacks by 4 a.m. Tehran time, Iran would refrain from further military actions.
Given that Tehran is 30 minutes ahead of Israel, Araghchi’s post was shared shortly after that deadline passed. He further wrote, “I extend my gratitude to all Iranians, and especially to the heroic soldiers deployed for national security, who stood ready to sacrifice themselves to defend our homeland till the last drop.”
U.S. Confirms Ceasefire as Qatar Plays Key Mediator Role
U.S. President Donald Trump also commented on the situation via social media, stating that Iran and Israel had reached a full ceasefire agreement. According to Trump, while Iran had launched missile strikes targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar, prior warning had been provided to the American side. “Of the 14 missiles launched by Iran, 13 were intercepted, and no American personnel were injured,” Trump stated, a claim that was also corroborated by The New York Times.
Analysts view the Iranian missile strike as a calculated strategic move intended to signal a response without escalating the situation into a full-scale war. Internally, it served as a demonstration of Iran’s willingness to act, while externally, it avoided provoking further conflict. The New York Times reported that three diplomats confirmed Qatar played a crucial mediating role in brokering the ceasefire agreement.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance also expressed optimism, stating that the conflict appeared to be drawing to a close and that a “real opportunity for a peace process” had emerged.
As diplomatic efforts continue, analysts believe both Iran and Israel may now shift their focus from military confrontation to political dialogue and regional stability.
