The U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Israel and Iran have reached an agreement on a “complete and total” ceasefire, signaling a potential end to what he has called the “12 Day War.”
The announcement, made via Trump’s social media platform, outlines a phased ceasefire set to begin “in approximately six hours from now,” allowing both nations time to complete ongoing military operations. Trump stated that “Iran will start the CEASEFIRE,” with Israel following after 12 hours. A formal end to hostilities is expected “upon the 24th Hour.”
Claiming credit for brokering the agreement, Trump posted, “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!
“Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World.
“During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL. On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, “THE 12 DAY WAR.”
“This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will!
“God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!”
While the international community cautiously awaits official confirmation from the parties involved, attention now turns to the next few hours as observers look for signs that the ceasefire will take hold and be honoured.
