In a dramatic twist to the Middle East crisis, Trump has announced that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is now officially in effect. After nearly two weeks of heavy fighting and deadly missile attacks, the American president brokered a 24-hour phased truce, urging both sides to “please not violate it.”
The truce started early Tuesday around 0400 GMT, with Iran halting operations first. Israel was expected to follow 12 hours later. This came just hours after Iran launched five waves of missiles at Israeli targets, reportedly killing at least seven people in southern regions.
On his Truth Social account, Trump posted in all caps:
“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT.”
He warned that any further violence could unravel the hard-won peace deal.
How the Deal Was Made
According to a senior White House official quoted by Reuters, Trump held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the deal. Israel reportedly agreed to the ceasefire on the condition that Iran stopped its attacks.
This came after Iran fired missiles not only at Israel but also targeted a U.S. military base in Qatar, which Trump described as a “weak” response to earlier U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Those strikes, launched over the weekend, were seen as a strong message that America would back its ally Israel.
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Iran’s Final Barrage Before Silence
Just before the ceasefire took effect, Iran’s semi-official SNN news agency confirmed that Tehran launched its final round of missiles. After that, Israel’s military lifted shelter alerts and told citizens they could leave safe zones.
In a brief statement, the Israeli army said:
“The requirement to remain near protected spaces throughout the country has been lifted.”
A Tense Calm
Although both nations agreed to halt attacks, Iran’s foreign minister made it clear that peace depends on Israel’s behavior. “There will be no end to this unless Israel stops its aggression,” he said.
Since June 13, the region has seen relentless strikes after Israel launched a military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. The U.S. joined in days later. Iran insists it has no nuclear weapons program, but its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, warned the world wouldn’t be able to stop them if they tried to develop one.
What Happens Next?
This ceasefire may just be a pause, not the end. Trump has taken credit for brokering the deal, but whether it holds depends on both sides staying disciplined. The region, still on edge, waits to see what happens next.
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