Trump announces a ‘complete and total’ ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
US President Donald Trump declared a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran, indicating a possible conclusion to nearly two weeks of intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The ceasefire, facilitated by Washington DC, is set to be implemented over a 24-hour period and seeks to formally bring to an end what Trump referred to as “THE 12 DAY WAR”. The unexpected declaration was issued through Trump’s Truth Social platform late Monday evening, just after Iran initiated missile strikes on a US military installation in Qatar as a response to American airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities. The United States reported no casualties.
Trump indicated that the agreement is set to commence around midnight Tuesday (EST), with Iran initiating a 12-hour ceasefire, subsequently followed by Israel. If successful, the complete cessation of hostilities will be formalized by midnight Wednesday. A Reuters report indicates that an Iranian official has confirmed Tehran’s acceptance of the United States’ ceasefire proposal. Nevertheless, the Israeli government has yet to provide an immediate response. The Iranian state media has yet to recognize the recent development and persists in its coverage of the continuing Israeli airstrikes in the vicinity of Tehran.
The White House shared President Donald Trump’s announcement on social media, showcasing an image of him donning a cap marked with the slogan: “Trump was right about everything.” A senior White House official indicated that Trump facilitated the ceasefire through a direct dialogue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff engaged in both direct and indirect negotiations with Iranian representatives to finalize the deal.
Israel consented to the ceasefire contingent upon Iran’s abstention from initiating additional assaults. The official indicated that Tehran expressed its readiness to comply with those terms. Vice President Vance informed NBC News that the president had been “working the phones constantly” on Monday to secure an agreement. In a succinct interview with the network, Trump conveyed a sense of optimism regarding the forthcoming outcome.
“I think the ceasefire is unlimited — it’s going to go forever,” Trump stated. He announced the conclusion of the conflict and forecasted that Israel and Iran “will never be shooting at each other again.” Qatar has resumed operations in its airspace subsequent to the announcement of a ceasefire. Qatar Airways confirmed the decision in a post on X, emphasizing that its primary objective was to guarantee that passengers could return home or proceed with their onward journeys in a safe and seamless manner.
Trump’s announcement followed closely on the heels of Iran’s missile strikes targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which serves as the regional headquarters for US Central Command. The assault was a response to the recent US airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. Qatari authorities reported that the missile barrage was successfully intercepted and that the base had been evacuated prior to the incident.
