A delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in effect

A ceasefire appears to be taking hold between Israel and Iran after President Trump lashed out at both sides for violating the terms, and warned Israel not to carry out further attacks. The BBC's US partner CBS understands that Mr Trump was "exceptionally firm and direct with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about what needed to happen to sustain the ceasefire.

We hear reactions from people in Iran who have been speaking to the BBC's Persian Service.

Our reporters in different parts of the world discuss how their regions are responding to the conflict.

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Presenter: Luke Jones
(Photo: People spend time at the beach, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 24, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)