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Explosions Reported in Tehran After Trump Claims Israel Called Off Airstrikes
Explosions heard in Tehran hours after Trump claimed Israel called off airstrikes. Netanyahu says no further strikes ordered. Trump says, "I've got to get Israel to calm down."
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by News Desk
2025-06-24
Explosions Reported in Tehran After Trump Claims Israel Called Off Airstrikes

Loud explosions were reported in Iran’s capital on Tuesday, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Israel had halted a planned airstrike on Tehran at his request to uphold a freshly agreed ceasefire.

Witnesses in Tehran described hearing two loud blasts. Iranian judiciary news agency Mizan confirmed explosions near the capital, while Israeli army radio claimed Israel had targeted an Iranian radar site. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied that any further strikes had taken place following a phone call between him and Trump.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote:

“All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly 'Plane Wave' to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect!”

He had earlier issued a blunt warning:

“Israel. Do not drop those bombs. If you do it it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home, now!”

Trump’s unusual public rebuke of an ally came as he boarded Marine One en route to a NATO summit in the Netherlands. Speaking to reporters, he said both Iran and Israel had broken the ceasefire terms, but placed more blame on Israel for acting aggressively.

“I've got to get Israel to calm down now,” he told reporters. “Iran and Israel have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the fuck they’re doing.”

❗ Conflicting Claims

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz earlier stated that fresh strikes had been ordered in retaliation for Iranian missile launches—a claim Iran firmly denied, accusing Israel of continuing airstrikes 90 minutes after the ceasefire was to begin.

Despite the accusations, both Iranian and Israeli civilians expressed cautious relief at the prospect of a de-escalation.

“We’re happy, very happy. Who mediated or how it happened doesn’t matter. The war is over. It never should have started,” said Reza Sharifi, speaking to Reuters from Tehran.

Arik Daimant, a resident of Tel Aviv whose home was destroyed, said: “It’s a bit too late for me and my family... but better late than never.”

⚔️ Background

The conflict began on June 13, when Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, killing senior Iranian military leaders. Trump then ordered U.S. strikes two days later in support of Israel.

Iran responded with unprecedented missile strikes, killing 28 people in Israel, marking the first time Iranian ballistic missiles penetrated Israel’s missile defense systems in such large numbers.

While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, Israel has long accused Tehran of pursuing nuclear weapons. Iranian media remain tightly controlled, and independent verification of casualty and damage reports remains difficult. Iranian officials claim hundreds of civilians have died in Israeli airstrikes.

Trump announced the ceasefire early Tuesday via social media:

“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!”

 
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