Donald Trump Announces Total Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel, Putting an End to Twelve Days of War

According to Trump, the agreement will take effect in the coming hours and outlines a 24-hour truce split into two phases: twelve hours of ceasefire on the Iranian side, followed by twelve hours on the Israeli side. After that, he said, the war “will be officially over,” adding that the deal is “welcomed by the entire world.”

“It has been fully agreed between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire in about six hours,” Trump stated, specifying that “final ongoing missions” must first be completed before the truce takes effect.

The announcement comes amid heightened regional tension, after nearly two weeks of missile exchanges, military strikes, and nuclear threats. Countries including Qatar, Lebanon, Iraq and several Gulf states were indirectly impacted by the escalation, while the international community voiced growing concern over the risk of a broader conflagration.

Cautious silence from Tehran and Jerusalem

Despite the high-profile declaration from Washington, no official confirmation has yet come from either Tehran or Jerusalem. The Israeli government, engaged in military operations since June 13 against multiple Iranian strategic sites, has not commented on the U.S. president’s statement. On the Iranian side, diplomacy remains silent, although some military officials had in recent days expressed openness to a “controlled de-escalation” if Israeli and American strikes were to cease.

Trump, for his part, reiterated his commitment to peace in the Middle East, calling the agreement “a victory for American diplomacy, strategic deterrence, and common sense.” He also emphasized that both parties had pledged to act with restraint and mutual respect throughout the truce period.

Lasting peace or tactical pause?

The announcement of a ceasefire, as dramatic as it may be, does not erase the deep-rooted tensions and hostility that continue to define the relationship between Israel and Iran’s ruling clerics. Key issues remain unresolved: Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its military presence in Syria, and its backing of groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

The international community, particularly European governments, is cautiously watching to see if this truce will hold and possibly pave the way for broader negotiations aimed at lasting de-escalation in a region perpetually on edge.

For now, Trump’s announcement is a bold gesture that showcases his characteristically direct and unpredictable diplomatic style. Whether this move will truly turn a temporary ceasefire into a sustained peace process remains to be seen.

Editorial team/le7tv