Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran After 12 Days of Airstrikes
Ceasefire announcement comes as Iran launches new missile barrage and denies any formal agreement, casting doubt on Trump’s claims.
- Trump claims Israel and Iran agreed to a 24-hour phased ceasefire
- Iran denies a formal deal, though signals a halt if Israel stops strikes first
- Fighting continues, with fresh Iranian missile attacks reported after Trump’s announcement
President Donald Trump announced late Monday on Truth Social that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire following nearly two weeks of intensifying airstrikes.
The agreement, as described by Trump, includes two consecutive 12-hour ceasefires—starting with Iran at midnight EDT, followed by Israel.
Trump claimed that once both nations concluded their final military operations, a full ceasefire would take effect, formally ending the conflict after 24 hours. “Assuming everything proceeds as planned—and it will—I want to congratulate both Israel and Iran for having the stamina, courage, and intelligence to end what should be called ‘THE 12 DAY WAR,’” Trump wrote.
Despite the declaration, there was no immediate confirmation from either Israeli or Iranian officials. In fact, just hours before the proposed ceasefire’s start time, Israel reported that Iran had launched a fresh wave of missiles, killing at least three people.
Earlier Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly denied any ceasefire agreement but said that if Israel stopped its strikes by 4 a.m. Tehran time (8:30 p.m. EDT), Iran had “no intention to continue our response.” He added that a final decision on halting military operations would be made later, thanking Iranian forces for standing firm “until the very last minute.”
Trump’s announcement came two days after the U.S. entered the conflict, striking three Iranian nuclear facilities. The war began on June 12 with Israeli preemptive strikes against what it claimed were Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear capabilities—allegations Tehran has consistently denied.
Earlier on Monday, Iran had targeted the U.S.-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missiles, prompting fears of broader escalation. The U.S., with Qatari assistance, intercepted the attack, and Trump later downplayed Iran’s actions as a “failed retaliation” while still emphasizing the need for de-escalation.
