Historic Ceasefire Declared Between Israel and Iran

In a dramatic turn of events on June 23, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a phased “complete and total” ceasefire, effectively ending what Trump described as the “12 Day War.”

According to his announcement on Truth Social, Iran would halt its military operations first—approximately six hours after the announcement—and Israel would follow in a second, symmetrical phase 12 hours later. If adhered to, this arrangement would culminate in a full cessation of hostilities within 24 hours.

Trump lauded this development as a profound breakthrough, attributing the agreement to the “stamina, courage, and intelligence” of both nations. He underscored that diplomatic efforts, particularly Qatar’s mediation, played a pivotal role in securing Iran’s reluctant consent.