Iranian Supreme Leader Emphasizes National Resilience Amidst Global Tensions
Tehran, Iran - June 24, 2025, 07:46 AM IST
In a bold statement posted on X late Monday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei asserted the unyielding spirit of the Iranian nation, declaring, "Those who know the Iranian people and their history know that the Iranian nation isn’t a nation that surrenders." The post, made at 21:02 UTC on June 23, 2025 (Post ID: 1937255046372295137), has sparked a flurry of reactions online, reflecting a mix of support, criticism, and skepticism from both domestic and international voices.
President Trump Announces Complete and Total Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran
New Delhi, India – June 24, 2025, 04:19 AM IST – In a historic announcement from the White House, President Donald J. Trump declared a "Complete and Total CEASEFIRE" between Israel and Iran, set to begin in approximately six hours from his statement on June 23, 2025. The announcement, posted on X by the official @WhiteHouse account, marks a significant development in the 12-day war between the two nations.
According to the statement, the ceasefire agreement, fully agreed upon by both Israel and Iran, will see Iran initiate the ceasefire process starting in six hours, followed by Israel joining the ceasefire after 12 hours. By the 24th hour, an official end to the 12-day conflict will be saluted globally. The statement emphasizes that both sides are expected to remain peaceful and respectful during the ceasefire periods.
President Trump expressed optimism about the resolution, congratulating both nations for their "Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence" in ending the conflict. He highlighted the assumption that the ceasefire will proceed as planned, avoiding further escalation that could have devastated the Middle East. The announcement concludes with a message of hope, invoking blessings for the Middle East, the United States, and the world.
Reactions on X have been mixed. Supporters hailed the move as a diplomatic triumph, with some suggesting Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for averting a broader conflict without U.S. military losses. Critics, however, questioned the lack of immediate confirmation from Israel or Iran, with some expressing skepticism about the feasibility of the ceasefire. A satirical post compared the scenario to a "fan fiction written at 3 AM," while others shared images symbolizing peace and strength.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the Iran-Israel conflict escalating into direct confrontations in 2024 and culminating in the recent 12-day war. The White House statement did not detail the specific negotiations leading to the ceasefire, but it underscored Trump’s active role in mediating the agreement.
As the world awaits confirmation from both Israel and Iran, the international community remains cautiously optimistic. The ceasefire, if successful, could mark a turning point in the longstanding proxy conflict between the two nations, potentially reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Source: X Post by @WhiteHouse, June 23, 2025
Trump said ,"
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED! Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL. On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, “THE 12 DAY WAR.” This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!
DONALD J. TRUMP,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
