On June 24, 2025, two explosions were recorded in Iran: one in Tehran and one in the Caspian Sea region. According to local sources, the explosions were limited in nature and likely symbolic, causing no significant damage or casualties. The incidents occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, previously announced by US President Donald Trump. Following a phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Air Force turned its planes around, preventing further escalation of the conflict.

The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated on June 13, 2025, when Israel launched an operation to strike Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, including the uranium enrichment center at Natanz. The attacks damaged key facilities but did not cause any radiation leaks, according to the BBC. Iran responded with Operation True Promise 3, launching ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, injuring around 40 people. The June 24 explosions were linked to Israeli drones, according to Iranian media, although Tehran has provided no evidence. A second explosion near the Caspian Sea, believed to be near the port of Anzali, was smaller and did not affect strategic facilities, according to Al Jazeera sources.

US President Donald Trump played a key role in de-escalation. On the morning of June 24, he called on both sides to stop fighting, and after a call with Netanyahu, Israeli planes headed to Iran were recalled. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote:

"Israel will not attack Iran. All planes will turn around and fly home with a friendly 'wing flap.' No one will be hurt, the ceasefire is in effect!"

The statement followed his sharp criticism of both sides for violating the ceasefire he had announced earlier. According to NBC, Trump stressed the need to end the war to avoid further casualties.

The ceasefire brokered by the US and Qatar was threatened by mutual recriminations. Iran claimed Israel had attacked first, while the IDF claimed Tehran had launched missile strikes. According to Bloomberg, Israeli intelligence reported that Iran had accelerated its nuclear program, prompting the preemptive strikes. The IAEA confirmed on June 12 that Iran had enriched 200 kilograms of uranium to 60 percent, close to weapons grade, raising tensions.