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Ceasefire Holds in Israel-Iran Conflict as U.S. Pursues Long-Term Peace

Tehran dismisses resuming nuclear talks, raising questions about the scope of U.S. peace efforts

Overview

  • A U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on June 24, ending 12 days of airstrikes and missile exchanges that killed at least 627 people in Iran and 28 in Israel
  • President Trump’s envoy signaled a framework for a long-term peace agreement aimed at preventing future hostilities and nuclear escalation
  • Iran’s leadership has rejected proposals to restart nuclear negotiations, underscoring persistent mistrust despite widespread damage to its program
  • Israel’s defense minister has ordered plans to maintain air superiority over Iran and block any revival of its nuclear and missile capabilities
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed extensive damage to Iranian nuclear facilities, and U.S. forces conducted targeted strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites during the conflict