The Iranian president stated that if Israel does not violate the ceasefire agreement, Iran will not violate it. The Israeli military claims to have delayed Iran's nuclear program by several years. The Israeli Minister of Transportation mentioned that Israel plans to fully reopen its airspace. The Prime Minister of Qatar expressed hope to resume ceasefire negotiations in Gaza within two days and urged Israel not to use the ceasefire with Iran to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip. Wang Yi spoke on the phone with the Iranian foreign minister, stating that China supports Iran in achieving a true ceasefire based on the maintenance of national sovereignty and security.
In the United States, PresidentTrump angrily criticizedReports from some media, including CCTV, show that after Israel and Iran violated the agreement and sought to maintain the ceasefire, there are signs that Israel and Iran are preparing to begin talks.
On Tuesday, local time on the 24th, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that after a phone call between Trump and Netanyahu, the Israeli side stopped further military strikes against Iran. Iranian President Raisi stated that Iran is ready to dialogue at the negotiating table, and if Israel does not violate the ceasefire agreement, Iran will not violate it.
On Tuesday, at the beginning of the U.S. stock market's midday trading, the Israel Defense Forces claimed that they had delayed Iran's nuclear and missile programs by several years. International Crude Oil Product futures continued to decline sharply at that time, with Brent Crude Oil dropping about 6% during the day.
The Prime Minister's Office of Israel: After the call between the U.S. and Israeli leaders, Israel halted further military strikes against Iran.
According to CCTV News, on the 24th local time, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a statement saying, "In response to Iran's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli military airstrike destroyed a radar facility in Tehran, the capital of Iran. However, after Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Trump, Israel has halted further military strike actions."
A statement from Netanyahu's office stated that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran was originally scheduled to take effect at 7 AM that day. At 7:06 AM, Iran launched a missile at Israel, followed by two more missiles at 10:25 AM. Some of these missiles were intercepted while others landed in open areas, causing no casualties or property damage. In response to Iran's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli Air Force destroyed a radar facility near Tehran.
Iran's president: Iran is ready to engage in dialogue at the negotiation table.
According to CCTV News, on the 24th local time, Iranian President Pezeshkian had a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar.
During the call, Pezeshkian stated that if Israel does not violate the ceasefire agreement, Iran will also refrain from doing so. He mentioned that Iran is prepared to engage in dialogue at the negotiating table to strive for and achieve the legitimate rights of the Iranian people. In the phone conversation, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar again condemned Israel's military aggression against Iran and emphasized the firm defense of Iran's right to respond to the aggression.
Israeli Transportation Minister: Israel plans to fully reopen its airspace.
According to CCTV News, on the 24th local time, Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev stated that Israel is advancing a comprehensive plan to open its airspace, which includes increasing the number of flights, extending airport operating hours, and bringing in foreign airlines.
Miri Regev indicated that she has instructed the Israeli Airport Authority to be prepared, with the implementation of this plan depending on the two conditions of the "removal of restrictions by the homeland defense command" and "coordination with security and intelligence agencies." She also revealed that on the 24th, there would be 24 flights landing at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport and 9 flights landing in Haifa.
The Prime Minister of Qatar: Hopes to resume ceasefire negotiations for Gaza within two days.
According to CCTV News, on June 24 local time, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed stated that Qatar hopes to resume ceasefire negotiations in Gaza within two days.
On the same day, Mohammed held a joint press conference with visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Mohammed stated that Israel's military strikes against Iran have undermined efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Qatar will continue to cooperate with Egypt to promote consensus between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). The goal is to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible and eliminate the unjust treatment suffered by the people of Gaza. He urged the international community to jointly pressure Israel to stop its military actions in the Gaza Strip. Mohammed also urged Israel not to use the ceasefire with Iran to expand its military operations in the Gaza Strip.
After multiple negotiations, Hamas and Israel reached a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip on January 15, which took effect on January 19, with the first phase lasting for six weeks. The second phase of the ceasefire negotiations was scheduled to start on February 3, but both sides have been unable to advance substantial negotiations. Israel resumed large-scale airstrikes and ground operations in the Gaza Strip from March 18, citing Hamas's refusal to accept the follow-up ceasefire plan proposed by the US government and to release Israeli personnel being held. On June 1, Qatar and Egypt issued a joint statement, stating they would continue efforts to bridge the differences among the relevant parties to reach a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.
Wang Yi spoke on the phone with the Iranian Foreign Minister.
According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, spoke on the phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.
Araghchi reported the latest situation in the region, emphasizing that Israel and the US's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities are dangerously in violation of international law, leaving Iran no choice but to retaliate. The ceasefire between Iran and Israel has just been reached, but the situation is not stable. Only when Israel stops its aggression can true negotiations begin. The foreign ministers' meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has condemned the actions of the US and Israel, expecting the Security Council to play a role in this matter. Appreciation was expressed for China’s understanding and support of Iran’s legitimate position, with a willingness to maintain close communication with China, and looking forward to China taking greater action to ease the situation.
Wang Yi stated that China has always been a builder of peace in the Middle East and a promoter of stability in the Middle East. Recently, the **** proposed four points regarding the current situation, calling for an immediate ceasefire, ensuring the safety of civilians, initiating dialogue and negotiations, and promoting peace efforts, fully demonstrating China's principled stance of upholding justice. After the US attack on Iran, China was the first to condemn it. Military strikes on nuclear facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency violate the purposes of the United Nations Charter as well as international law, which could lead to nuclear leakage or even nuclear disaster; the international community should oppose this.
Wang Yi stated that China supports Iran's efforts to uphold its national sovereignty and security, achieving a true ceasefire based on this to restore normal life for the people and push for a quick cooling of the situation in the Middle East. China appreciates the unanimous call from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for a ceasefire and peace, and is willing to promote the Security Council to play its due role in fulfilling its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Thanks were given to the Iranian government for providing support in evacuating Chinese citizens from Iran, hoping that Iran will continue to protect the safety of Chinese institutions, personnel, and embassies.
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