- President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” after a period of intense conflict, including missile exchanges and strikes on Iranian nuclear sites 134568.
- The ceasefire agreement was reportedly mediated with the help of Qatar 238.
- The ceasefire is set to begin in phases: Iran will start the ceasefire first, followed by Israel 12 hours later. After 24 hours, the conflict—referred to as the “12 Day War”—will be officially declared over1347.
Ceasefire Details
| Stage | Action | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Iran initiates ceasefire | 6 hours after announcement |
| Phase 2 | Israel initiates ceasefire | 12 hours after Iran’s ceasefire |
| Official End | War officially declared over | 24 hours after Iran’s ceasefire begins |
- During the initial 12 hours, Iran is expected to halt hostilities first, with Israel following after the next 12 hours347.
- The ceasefire is intended to end the conflict, which lasted 12 days and involved significant military escalation, including U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iranian missile attacks on a U.S. base in Qatar134.
Confirmation and Reactions
- President Trump made the announcement on social media, congratulating both nations for reaching the agreement and averting a potentially wider Middle East war3456.
- Iranian officials confirmed to news agencies that Tehran agreed to the ceasefire after Qatari mediation3.
- As of the latest reports, neither Israel nor Iran had made official public statements confirming the ceasefire, though multiple sources indicate the agreement is in place and set to begin within hours268.
- The ceasefire follows a dramatic escalation, including U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iranian missile attacks on U.S. assets in Qatar134.
- The U.S. played a central role in brokering the ceasefire, with Vice President JD Vance and Qatari leaders involved in negotiations28.
Key Quotes
“Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World.” — President Donald Trump347
A phased ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel has been announced by President Trump, with Iran and Israel expected to halt hostilities in two 12-hour stages, concluding the 12-day conflict. The deal was mediated with Qatari assistance, and while official statements from Israel and Iran are still pending, multiple sources confirm the arrangement is set to begin imminently12345678.
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