Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially declared the end of the 12-day war with Israel, calling it a victory for the "heroic resistance" of the Iranian people. His statement, broadcast by Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, marked a significant moment in the volatile Middle East conflict that saw weeks of intense missile exchanges and military strikes.

“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,” Pezeshkian said in his national address.

Iran Commits to Truce, Open to Dialogue

President Pezeshkian affirmed that Iran would respect the ceasefire as long as Israel upholds its side of the agreement. Speaking to Iran’s Nournews, he reiterated that Iran remains committed to diplomacy and will protect national interests through dialogue. His remarks came amid regional tensions following a strike by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a US military base in Qatar.

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In response, Pezeshkian held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who condemned the IRGC attack as a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law. The Emir urged Iran to return to diplomatic efforts and avoid further escalation. Pezeshkian expressed regret over the incident and clarified that Qatar was not an intended target.

Israeli Military Declares ‘Chapter Closed’ 

Israeli military officials struck a more cautious tone. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir acknowledged the end of a significant chapter in Israel’s confrontation with Iran but stressed that the larger campaign was not yet over.

“We have concluded a significant chapter, but the campaign against Iran is not over,” Zamir stated. He emphasised the need to remain focused, despite Israel’s claimed success in severely damaging Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.

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Netanyahu Hails Success, Shifts Focus To Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed Zamir’s sentiment, stating that Israel had “achieved all of the war’s goals.” A statement from his office confirmed that Israel had halted further strikes following a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, who reportedly “expressed his immense appreciation” for Israel’s actions and confidence in the stability of the ceasefire.