Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially declared the conclusion of what he described as a 12-day war “imposed” by Israel, signaling a ceasefire between the two nations following nearly two weeks of intense hostilities.
In a televised address to the Iranian people on Tuesday, as reported by the state-run IRNA news agency, President Pezeshkian hailed the country’s resilience and framed the ceasefire as a triumph of national resolve.
“Today, after the heroic resistance of our great nation, whose determination makes history, we are witnessing the establishment of a truce and the ending of this 12-day war imposed by the adventurism and provocation of Israel,” he stated.
The conflict, which erupted on June 13, has drawn global concern, with fears of a broader regional escalation.
Israel maintained throughout the confrontation that its military operations were aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran has consistently denied.
Celebrations marking the ceasefire were held in several parts of Iraq, including Basra, where civilians took to the streets while Iraqi soldiers stood guard, underscoring the wider regional impact of the brief but intense conflict.
While details of the ceasefire agreement remain unclear, diplomatic sources suggest that indirect negotiations involving regional and international actors played a key role in brokering the truce.
