On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that an agreement for a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been reached, officially bringing an end to the 12-day conflict that has engaged both nations. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated, "Congratulations to all! A full and total ceasefire has been agreed upon between Israel and Iran (to take effect in approximately six hours after both countries complete their current missions), for 12 hours, at which point the war will be officially OVER."
According to the details shared, Iran will initiate the ceasefire, which will be reciprocated by Israel after 12 hours. Once a full day has passed, "the official end of THE 12-DAY WAR will be celebrated worldwide," Trump noted. He hailed this agreement as a historic achievement that prevented a larger escalation, stating, "This is a war that could have dragged on for years and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and it never will!"
The president concluded his message with a call for peace: "God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!"
The Rapid Response 47 account on X, identified as the official quick response channel of the Trump 47 White House, also echoed President Trump's announcement of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Despite Trump's declaration of the conflict's end, the official account of Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei.ir, issued a cautionary note on X, stating, "Those who know the Iranian people and their history understand that this is not a nation that surrenders easily."
This statement, made before Trump's message on the definitive cessation of hostilities, suggests that Tehran remains steadfast, even as diplomatic efforts aim to close this chapter of war. In alignment with this stance, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani reiterated on X, "Our policy is clear: we did not start this war, but we will defend the life and dignity of our people to the last moment." Her message underscores that despite the ceasefire announced by the United States, Iran maintains a narrative of resilience, casting doubt on the true de-escalation of the conflict.
Earlier on Monday, the conflict reached a critical point when Iran launched several missiles at U.S. military bases in the Middle East, retaliating against American bombings of three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, according to reports from both an Israeli and an Arab official to Axios. The U.S. reported no American casualties from the Iranian bombardment on the Al Uleid airbase in Qatar.
Sources indicated that at least ten missiles were targeted towards Qatar, with at least one impacting Iraq. Both the White House and the Department of Defense confirmed to Axios that they were aware of "potential threats" against the airbase and were closely monitoring the situation for any developments.
Also on Monday, the Israeli military declared it had completed its "most extensive" offensive against Iran since the conflict began on June 13, signaling a significant episode in the regional war and hinting at the conflict's conclusion.
FAQs on the Israel-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
What does the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran entail?
The agreement involves a complete and total ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which will be initiated by Iran and reciprocated by Israel after 12 hours, officially ending the 12-day conflict.
How did President Trump describe the ceasefire agreement?
President Trump described the agreement as a historic achievement that prevented a prolonged and destructive war in the Middle East.
What was Iran's response to the ceasefire announcement?
Iran, through the supreme leader's official account and a government spokesperson, maintained a narrative of resilience and defense, casting doubt on the genuine de-escalation of the conflict despite the ceasefire.