President Donald Trump has announced a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, set to take effect within 24 hours. This announcement comes after 12 days of intense conflict that began when Israel targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, aiming to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
On his social media platform, TRUTH Social, Trump expressed his congratulations to both nations for reaching this agreement. He emphasized the courage and intelligence of both sides in ending what he referred to as "THE 12 DAY WAR." He stated that this conflict could have escalated further, potentially threatening stability across the Middle East.
The ceasefire announcement follows a series of military actions, including U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. These strikes involved Tomahawk missiles and large bunker-buster bombs. In response, Iran launched a missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, though most of the missiles were intercepted. Only one missile struck an area that was not significant.
Trump noted that Iran’s missile attack was a way for them to "get it out of their ‘system’" and expressed hope for a future free of hostility. He also thanked Iran for giving advance notice of their attack, suggesting that this could pave the way for peace in the region.
The recent conflict has resulted in tragic casualties, with the Israeli government reporting 24 deaths and over 1,200 injuries due to Iranian missile strikes. Many of the injured are in serious condition.
As the situation develops, many are watching closely to see how the ceasefire will be implemented and whether it will lead to lasting peace between the two nations.