U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” intended to be phased in over a 24-hour period, potentially marking an official end to recent hostilities.
The announcement by the U.S. president follows a period of heightened tension, including a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites and an Iranian retaliatory missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar. This reported agreement could signal a significant shift after what Trump described as “THE 12 DAY WAR.”
Details of the Reported Ceasefire
According to President Trump’s post on Truth Social, the ceasefire implementation would be staggered.
Fighting would continue for six hours from the time of his announcement, after which Iran would begin its part of the ceasefire. Israel would reportedly join 12 hours later. Trump stated that after 24 hours, the conflict would officially end.
He congratulated both countries, attributing the agreement to their “Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence.”
Reactions and Context
Neither the Israeli military nor the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately commented on Trump’s statement. There was also no immediate comment from Iran regarding the proposed ceasefire agreement.
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, in an interview following Trump’s post, characterized the development as an opportunity for Iran to pursue peace and end its nuclear program. Vance suggested the agreement represented a “reset button” aimed at achieving long-term regional peace, which he stated has always been the president’s goal.
Reports indicated that Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani played a role in securing Iran’s reported agreement to the U.S. proposal. Reuters reported that Qatar’s prime minister spoke with Iranian officials after Trump informed Qatar’s emir that Israel had agreed to the ceasefire and requested Doha’s assistance in persuading Tehran.
Recent Escalation and Attacks
News of the potential ceasefire came shortly after Canada and the European Union had issued a joint statement urging a “negotiated settlement” to end the conflict.
Trump’s announcement also followed Iran’s limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday. This attack was presented by Iran as retaliation for the U.S. bombing of its nuclear sites over the weekend. The strike suggested Iran might be seeking to de-escalate tensions, a sentiment echoed by Trump after the earlier U.S. strikes.
President Trump stated there were no U.S. casualties in the Iranian attack, describing it as a “very weak response.” He also mentioned that the U.S. received advance warning from Iran about the strike. Trump commented that Iran seemed to have “gotten it all out of their ‘system'” and expressed hope for no further hostilities.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base but reported that it successfully intercepted the missiles. Iran claimed its volley matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites and that it targeted the base because it was located outside populated areas.
Image of a speaker (possibly Mark Carney) discussing Iran amid ceasefire talks
Despite the ceasefire announcement, reports indicated Israel’s military operations targeting Iran continued on Monday, with both countries trading strikes. The Israeli military reportedly warned Iranians via social media platform X that it would continue to attack military sites around Tehran, shifting its focus to include symbolic targets. Iran has faced internet disruptions, impacting access to outside information.
Israeli strikes reportedly hit the headquarters of a military force involved in suppressing recent protests and breached a gate at Evin prison in Tehran, known for holding political activists and dual nationals. Iranian state television showed surveillance footage of the strike at the facility.
Iran stated its Monday attacks targeted the Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv. Explosions were heard in Jerusalem, possibly from air defense systems. Israel’s emergency services reported no injuries from these attacks.
Casualty figures released by the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists indicated significant losses on both sides during the recent conflict. The group reported at least 24 deaths and over 1,000 wounded in Israel. In Iran, Israeli strikes were reported to have killed at least 950 people and wounded 3,450, including civilians and security force personnel.
Image showing a figure (possibly Canadian official) discussing de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict
Further details on the implementation and adherence to the reported ceasefire are anticipated.
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