Ceasefire Declared! Iran and Israel Agree to End the 12-Day War — Trump Announces Truce

Breaking: Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel After 12 Days of Escalation

In a high-stakes diplomatic turn, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, putting an end to what many have dubbed the “12-Day War.” The announcement, made via Truth Social and later confirmed on CNN and Fox News, comes hours after Iran launched missiles that reportedly hit a U.S. base in Qatar, prompting a flurry of global concern.

📍 What Triggered the Ceasefire?

The decision to halt hostilities follows:

• 12 days of military strikes, cyberattacks, and drone warfare between Iran and Israel.

• Iran bombing a U.S. airbase in Al-Udeid, Qatar — sparking fears of a full-scale regional war.

• Mounting pressure from global powers including China, Russia, and the UN for both sides to back down.

Trump claims his behind-the-scenes diplomacy was crucial in brokering the truce:

“I got Iran and Israel to agree to peace. No one else could have done it. The war is over,” he posted on Truth Social.

🔥 Timeline of the 12-Day War

🎯 What the Ceasefire Includes

According to Axios and CNN reports, the ceasefire terms include:

• Immediate halt to missile and drone strikes from both sides.

• Reopening of diplomatic backchannels via Qatar and Oman.

• Establishment of a UN-led monitoring mission in high-tension zones.

• No retaliation from the U.S. despite the Qatar airbase hit — a calculated step toward de-escalation.

💬 Global Reactions

• UN Secretary-General: “A ceasefire is not the end, but it is the only way to begin dialogue.”

• Israel Defense Forces: Maintaining high alert but confirmed “no new strikes.”

• Iranian State Media: Praised “strategic patience” and “defensive victory.”

Meanwhile, civilians in Tel Aviv, Tehran, and Doha have taken to the streets in cautious relief.

📈 Impact on Markets

• Dow Jones and Nasdaq rebounded, signaling investor confidence in regional stability.

• Crude oil prices dropped 5%, now hovering around $96/barrel.

• Gold fell slightly, as safe-haven demand receded post-ceasefire.

🔍 Still Unanswered: Did Iran Bomb the U.S.?

Despite denials from Tehran, confirmed satellite imagery and military sources report direct hits on infrastructure at the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. No fatalities reported, but damage to runways and drone depots occurred.

U.S. response? “Measured restraint” — reportedly to avoid further escalation and protect ceasefire momentum.

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📲 Most Searched Questions Right Now

• What is a ceasefire?
  A temporary or permanent stop to military action between conflicting sides.

• Did Iran bomb the U.S.?
  Yes, Iran targeted a U.S. base in Qatar with drones. Minor damage, no casualties reported.

• Is the war over?
  A ceasefire has been declared, but the situation remains fluid.

• Where did Iran missiles hit?
  Near Al-Udeid base in Qatar and northern Israel.

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