Tehran says ceasefire with Israel now in effect

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the start of ceasefire between Iran and Israel at 4am Tehran time on Tuesday---first announced by US president Donald Trump on social media.

While he avoided the term ceasefire, Araghchi said Tehran would halt military operations.

“Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces, who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood and who responded to every enemy attack until the very last minute,” he posted on X.

Israel conducted a series of heavy attacks on Iran’s capital late Monday into early hours of Tuesday local time.