In a surprising turn of diplomatic events, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a full ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, effectively bringing an end to the 12-day war that had threatened to spiral into a regional catastrophe.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Trump declared that both nations have agreed to a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE”, which will take effect approximately six hours after the announcement—allowing both parties to complete ongoing missions. The deal stipulates that Iran will initiate a 12-hour ceasefire, followed by a reciprocal 12-hour halt by Israel. Upon completion of the 24-hour truce, the war will be officially declared over.
> “This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will!” Trump stated, in a celebratory tone.
The announcement marks the end of what Trump termed “THE 12 DAY WAR,” a conflict that had drawn international concern due to its intensity and the possibility of wider escalation involving multiple actors in the volatile Middle East.
Trump praised both Israel and Iran for what he described as “Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence” in choosing peace over prolonged conflict. The agreement reportedly came after behind-the-scenes negotiations, the details of which are yet to be fully disclosed.
Global reactions have started to pour in, with diplomats cautiously welcoming the announcement, while emphasizing the need for mechanisms to ensure both compliance and long-term stability in the region.
While it remains unclear what role current U.S. leadership or other international mediators may have played, Trump was quick to claim credit for brokering or facilitating the peace process, ending his statement with:
> “God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!”
Analysts are already dubbing the agreement as a potential turning point in Middle Eastern diplomacy, though many stress that the coming hours and days will be critical in determining whether the ceasefire holds and whether it leads to a broader dialogue on peace in the region.
As of press time, neither Israel nor Iran had released formal government statements confirming the timeline, but early signals from both sides suggest a de-escalation is in motion. More updates are expected as the ceasefire window approaches.
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