Trump Claims Israel and Iran Agreed to Ceasefire
Trump says ceasefire deal will end 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, but tensions remain as missiles continue to fly
Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform on Monday to announce that Israel and Iran had reached a “complete and total” ceasefire after nearly two weeks of intense missile exchanges. Trump described it as the end of what he dubbed the “12-day war.”
According to Trump, the ceasefire would take effect in phases—starting with Iran and followed by Israel within 12 hours. He claimed the agreement would bring “peace and respect” between the two longtime rivals.
But just hours later, Iran fired another round of missiles toward Israel, contradicting claims that the attacks would stop by 4 a.m. Tehran time, as earlier stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. In a post, Araghchi said Iran would only stop its military actions if Israel halted its own.
Iran says no official deal yet
Despite Trump’s statement, Iran has denied that a formal agreement is in place. Araghchi wrote on social media that there is “no agreement” unless Israel stops its “illegal aggression.” Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also previously said the country would not surrender, casting doubt on any claim of coordinated peace efforts.
Israel has not issued an official response to Trump’s announcement or confirmed any involvement in a ceasefire agreement.
Conflict continues despite diplomatic claims
The ceasefire, if implemented, would be a significant development in a region already dealing with high tensions. However, the on-the-ground reality tells a different story. Airstrikes and missile launches have continued beyond the proposed ceasefire window, leaving the situation unstable.
The recent U.S.-backed bombings on Iranian nuclear sites may have temporarily slowed Iran’s nuclear enrichment progress, but experts warn it could also push Tehran to accelerate its nuclear ambitions in defiance.
Trump links conflict resolution to foreign policy success
Trump's announcement came ahead of his trip to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, where he’s expected to highlight the ceasefire as a victory for his aggressive foreign policy approach. He claimed both Israel and Iran approached him “almost simultaneously” to ask for peace and even hinted again at deserving the Nobel Peace Prize.
In another post, Trump wrote: “The future for Israel & Iran is UNLIMITED & filled with great PROMISE.”
What’s next for the region?
Despite Trump’s optimism, regional experts remain skeptical. The situation on the ground remains fluid, and the lack of confirmation from both Iran and Israel suggests the ceasefire is still uncertain.
For now, both countries appear locked in a cycle of provocation and response, with peace hanging by a thread.
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