Iran claimed victory in a 12-day armed conflict with Israel, effectively accepting U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration of a ceasefire and end to hostilities.
According to the Iranian semi-official Mehr news agency, the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) of Iran stated on the 24th (local time) that 'the enemy (Israel) has accepted defeat in regret and achieved a victory that compels it to unilaterally cease its invasion.'
The SNSC also noted that 'Iran has responded with bravery against the invasion of the Zionist enemy in accordance with the Supreme Leader's orders and has crushed all evils,' mentioning that Iran last launched missile attacks against the U.S. military base in Al Udeid, Qatar, and throughout Israel.
The SNSC further stated, 'Iran is prepared to take decisive actions that will evoke regret in response to any act of aggression by the enemy.'
Iran's state-run Press TV explained that 'Iran has not officially confirmed a ceasefire,' but pointed out that the recent statement from the SNSC came after confirmation from Israel regarding President Trump's declaration to halt the attacks.
Earlier that day, Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that there is 'no agreement' on a ceasefire or suspension of military operations, but indicated an openness to ceasefire if Israel stops its 'illegal invasion' of Iran by 4 a.m. Tehran time.
The time Minister Araghchi posted this on X was approximately 3 hours after President Trump's declaration of a ceasefire, at 4:30 a.m. Tehran time.