In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Monday that Israel and Iran have reached a “complete and total ceasefire,” following days of escalating military confrontation in the Middle East that pushed the world to the brink of a regional war.
“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now) for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The announcement, though unconfirmed by either Israeli or Iranian officials at the time of reporting, signals a potentially historic pause in hostilities that saw missile attacks, airstrikes, and significant regional instability over the past 72 hours.
Timeline of Escalation
The ceasefire comes just hours after Iran launched a coordinated missile assault on U.S. military bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and Iraq. The attacks were in retaliation for America’s surprise weekend airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—an operation codenamed “Midnight Hammer.”
The U.S. strikes targeted Iran’s most fortified nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, using six 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs dropped by B-2 stealth bombers. Satellite imagery and military assessments confirm the destruction of all three sites, marking a serious blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
President Trump called the strikes “very successful” and “devastating,” adding that Iran’s retaliatory response was “very weak” and “anticipated.”
Trump: ‘War Could Be Over in Hours’
As the global community held its breath, Trump moved swiftly to change the tone, shifting from military dominance to diplomatic overture.
“Perhaps Iran can proceed to peace and harmony in the region,” he stated in a follow-up message. “And I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”
U.S. military officials, including General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed that the original objective of the strikes had been fully achieved. “The goal of the operation—destroying Iran’s critical nuclear sites—has been accomplished,” Caine told reporters.
What Happens Next?
The announced ceasefire is set to take effect within six hours and will last for 12 hours. Though short, it is being seen as a vital cooling-off period and possibly the first step toward longer-term de-escalation.
Diplomatic analysts warn, however, that the success of the truce depends heavily on Iran’s official response—still pending at the time of publication.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has also issued a statement urging caution, warning UK households of the “very real risk of escalation” and urging world leaders to use the ceasefire window to push for renewed diplomatic negotiations.
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Global Reactions
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for all parties to “seize this moment for peace.”
- Oil markets, which saw spikes following the initial strikes, stabilized slightly following news of the ceasefire.
- China and Russia, both holding strong strategic ties to Iran, have called for a multilateral peace conference.
- Pope Leo XIV has condemned the conflict and called for peace
While scepticism remains about the longevity of this truce, the announcement offers a rare moment of relief after one of the most dangerous confrontations in recent Middle Eastern history. All eyes now turn to Tehran and Jerusalem to see whether the guns will stay silent—or roar once more.
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