Trump brokers Israel-Iran ceasefire in a dramatic de-escalation after days of intense fighting. The US president announced the breakthrough late Monday, potentially halting what he called the “12-Day War.”
The agreement came after Iran set a 4:00 AM (Tehran time) deadline for Israel to stop attacks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran would halt retaliations if Israel complied. Reports confirm Israeli strikes ceased as the deadline passed. This fragile truce follows Iran’s missile strike on a US base in Qatar a response to American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Remarkably, no casualties occurred, as Iran reportedly gave Qatar advance warning.
President Trump took a bold step by ordering strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. While critics warned of escalation, the move appears to have pressured Iran toward negotiations. “Iran has officially responded with a very weak attack, which we expected,” Trump said on social media. He suggested the measured retaliation could pave the way for “peace and harmony.”
Behind the scenes, Trump worked with Qatari mediators and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize ceasefire terms. The White House emphasized diplomacy over further military action. Iran’s strike on the US base in Qatar involved missiles matching the number of US bombs dropped earlier a sign Tehran sought proportionality. The advance warning to Qatar also indicated restraint.
Experts compare this to the 2020 Soleimani crisis, where Iran retaliated but both sides avoided further escalation. This time, Trump’s calculated risks may have again averted a wider war. While the ceasefire holds, tensions remain. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev controversially suggested providing Iran with nuclear weapons a statement that drew sharp reactions.
Oil markets, which spiked during the conflict, stabilized slightly after the truce. However, analysts warn that any renewed attacks could trigger fresh volatility. Trump brokers Israel-Iran ceasefire, but long-term peace is uncertain. The US insists Iran must abandon nuclear ambitions, while Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes.
For now, both sides seem to prefer dialogue over fighting. Yet with deep mistrust remaining, the region remains on edge. The world watches to see if this pause in hostilities can evolve into lasting stability.
In summary, Trump brokers Israel-Iran ceasefire in a pivotal moment for Middle East diplomacy. While risks persist, the agreement marks a crucial step back from the brink of war.
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