US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, marking an end to what he called “THE 12 DAY WAR.” He urged both countries not to violate the ceasefire and congratulated them for showing the “stamina, courage, and intelligence” to halt the conflict before it could escalate further. Trump’s announcement came just days after the US had bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, signaling a significant de-escalation in hostilities. However, at the time of his declaration, neither Iran nor Israel had publicly confirmed the ceasefire agreement. Reports suggested Israel had not formally accepted it, while Iran claimed the ceasefire was imposed on Israel despite their own agreement.
Following the announcement, Israel accused Iran of firing additional missiles, leading to heightened alert and shelter orders for Israeli civilians. The Israeli Defense Minister vowed a “forceful response” with strikes targeting Tehran if the ceasefire was violated. Israel stated that it had achieved its objectives with the initial attacks and thanked President Trump and the US for their support in countering the Iranian nuclear threat. Iran, meanwhile, denied launching any recent missile attacks and warned that any further aggression would be met with a “decisive, firm, and timely response.” The country’s Supreme National Security Council praised its citizens’ unity and resilience and reaffirmed its readiness to retaliate. Despite the tensions and conflicting claims, Trump expressed optimism that the ceasefire would hold, preventing a prolonged and devastating war in the Middle East.
