Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Amid Rising Tensions
So, a huge development just dropped — President Donald Trump has announced what he’s calling a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran. This is major. After nearly two weeks of escalating military conflict, airstrikes, and missile interceptions, both countries seem to be stepping back — at least for now. Trump made the announcement on social media Monday night, claiming the ceasefire will roll out in phases over the next 24 hours. According to him, Iran would begin the ceasefire first, and Israel would follow 12 hours later. If all holds, the “12-day war,” as he put it, would officially end.
Now, let’s be clear — as of now, neither Israel nor Iran has confirmed this ceasefire publicly. Iran, in fact, responded with skepticism, saying they haven't received any formal proposal and questioning the authenticity of the move. They see it as a possible tactic by the U.S. and Israel to mask ongoing military actions.
Earlier this weekend, the U.S. launched coordinated strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, with Trump declaring those facilities “obliterated.” U.S. defense officials, however, were a bit more cautious. They acknowledged damage was done but hinted it might not have fully eliminated Iran’s capacity to enrich uranium. So, while Trump is calling it a strategic victory, experts are questioning how permanent or effective the strikes truly were.
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In retaliation, Iran launched a missile strike targeting the U.S.-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Qatar’s defense ministry confirmed that their air defenses intercepted nearly all the missiles, with only one landing inside the base and thankfully causing no casualties. Still, the strike itself was described as a "gamble," especially given Qatar’s historically neutral stance and diplomatic ties.
What’s also striking is how both nations issued civilian evacuation warnings — Israel targeting areas in Tehran, and Iran advising people to leave parts of Tel Aviv. That back-and-forth really underscored just how close this conflict was to spiraling even further out of control.
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance praised Trump for pushing the ceasefire deal over the finish line, claiming Iran’s ability to build a nuclear weapon has been “destroyed.” However, there’s still plenty of debate around that, especially with Iranian officials insisting the strikes weren’t as successful as claimed.
And while Trump says peace is imminent, Iran is reportedly moving to suspend cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog. That’s a big red flag. It tells us this ceasefire — if it even holds — might just be a pause, not an end. The Iranian parliament is preparing legislation that could make cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency conditional, raising concerns about transparency in Iran’s nuclear program moving forward.
So, yes, there's a declared ceasefire, and yes, the violence may temporarily subside. But let’s not mistake quiet for resolution. This conflict has deep roots, and today’s news, while hopeful, feels more like an uneasy truce than a permanent peace. We’ll have to see how Iran responds officially and whether Israel fully complies. For now, the world watches, waits — and hopes this truce doesn’t unravel before it even begins.
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