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Trump Announces Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Iran After 12-Day Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday evening announced a complete ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, effectively ending what he described as the “12-Day War.”

The announcement was made via the official White House X (formerly Twitter) account, quoting a detailed post by President Trump outlining the terms and timeline of the agreement.

Phased Ceasefire Agreement

According to Trump, the ceasefire would unfold in two key phases:

  • Iran would initiate a 12-hour cessation of hostilities.
  • After Iran’s window lapses, Israel would begin its own 12-hour ceasefire.
  • The war would be officially declared over after 24 hours of mutual observance.

“Congratulations to everyone! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire… for 12 hours, at which point the war will be considered ended,” Trump posted.
“Iran will start the ceasefire, and after 12 hours, Israel will begin theirs. At the 24th hour, the 12-day war will be officially over.”

The President praised the “stamina, courage, and intelligence” of both nations, stating that without the deal, the war could have spiraled into a much longer and deadlier regional conflict. He called the ceasefire a triumph of leadership and diplomacy, hailing it as a major victory for peace in the Middle East.

Iran Responds Cautiously

Shortly after Trump’s declaration, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, issued a cautious and somewhat contradictory statement on his official X handle.

Initially, he denied the existence of a formal ceasefire agreement, writing:

“As Iran has repeatedly made clear, Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around. As of now, there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations.”

However, Araghchi signaled a willingness to de-escalate if Israel halted its attacks:

“Provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression… no later than 4 a.m. Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards.”

Later, in a follow-up post, Araghchi confirmed an end to Iran’s retaliatory operations, stating that the country’s armed forces concluded their actions precisely at 4 a.m. Tehran time.

“Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready… and who responded to any attack until the very last minute.”

No Official Verification Yet

As of now, no official documentation or details have been released regarding the enforcement or monitoring mechanisms of the ceasefire. The international community is watching closely for signs of long-term commitment from both sides, as questions remain over the durability of the truce.

While Iran’s tone remains defiant, its halt in military activity appears to align—at least in practice—with the ceasefire structure announced by President Trump, signaling a tentative end to the most dangerous escalation between the two nations in recent memory.

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