Washington, D.C. | June 24, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines today by announcing an agreement that he claims will bring an end to the recent flare-up between Israel and Iran. In a lengthy online message, Trump revealed that the two rival nations have agreed to suspend their military operations through a staged ceasefire aimed at concluding nearly two weeks of escalating violence.

Trump outlined that the process would begin with Iran pausing its military actions, followed 12 hours later by a corresponding halt from Israel. The total 24-hour period, he said, would mark the symbolic conclusion of what he referred to as the “12-Day War.” He praised the agreement as a moment of great restraint and cooperation, commending both governments for preventing deeper regional devastation.

“This could have been a much longer and more dangerous war,” Trump wrote, asserting that the world would recognize the end of the conflict with respect and relief. He credited the outcome to the determination and strategic choices of both nations.

Though the announcement lacked official confirmation from Israeli or Iranian authorities at the time of publication, it has already drawn global attention. Observers now await developments on the ground to assess whether this agreement holds.