Trump Declares 'Complete and Total' Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran After '12 Day War'

 

President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total” ceasefire, bringing an abrupt halt to nearly two weeks of hostilities that threatened to engulf the region in prolonged conflict. Posting on his Truth Social platform in the early hours, Trump revealed that the ceasefire would begin “in approximately six hours from now,” following a mutual wind-down of military operations by both nations.

 

According to Trump, the official end to the war will come “upon the 24th hour,” suggesting a phased cessation of hostilities designed to ensure both sides withdraw in a coordinated and verifiable manner. His message indicated optimism that the truce would hold, stating, “On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both countries.”

 

 

In a follow-up post, Trump formally dubbed the recent conflict “The 12 Day War,” underscoring the relatively brief but intense nature of the confrontation. “This is a war that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will!” the president declared.

 

The ceasefire comes just hours after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, an act of retaliation for American airstrikes that devastated Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Trump earlier described the Iranian missile response as “very weak” and noted that U.S. defenses had successfully intercepted 13 out of 14 projectiles, with the remaining missile causing no damage.

 

Despite the rising tensions and military exchanges, Trump had signaled his desire for de-escalation in the hours preceding the ceasefire announcement. He thanked Iran for giving “early notice” of their attack and praised Qatar’s Emir for playing a constructive role in pursuing regional peace. “Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE,” Trump said in a previous post.

 

“Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”

 

Now, with both Iran and Israel reportedly committed to halting military activity, Trump has positioned the truce as a diplomatic triumph and a turning point for the region. Ending his string of announcements with a bold proclamation, he wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!”

While many details of the ceasefire agreement remain unclear—including whether any formal negotiations preceded it or what role U.S. diplomacy played in securing the deal—the announcement has already marked a dramatic pivot from war to peace. All eyes will now be on the next 24 hours, as the world waits to see whether the ceasefire will hold—and whether Trump’s bold declaration of peace becomes lasting reality.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC  2025-06-24

 

 

No comment as yet from Israel or Iran.

👍complete and total ceasefire, end of the 12 days war.

Hope it holds im waiting to see if Iran and Israel agree.

11 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

No comment as yet from Israel or Iran.

Can you not read? Both parties have agreed. Do you in your mind think this is "fake news"?

Trump always too fast to the grandiose statements as always....sweeping that base missile attack from Iran under the rug also.

 

I do wonder if China or Russia gave Iran a heads up that the bunker buster bombers were on the way, and if they cleared out their materials in all those trucks prior.

 

 

God bless AN for reporting this!

 

10 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Can you not read? Both parties have agreed. Do you in your mind think this is "fake news".

 

He's desperate that Trump does sth bad to fit his narrative.

 

 

6 minutes ago, Social Media said:

All eyes will now be on the next 24 hours, as the world waits to see whether the ceasefire will hold—and whether Trump’s bold declaration of peace becomes lasting reality

Waiting for the Iranian proxy response,

Mr President.Is it possible they’ll subside to the USA’s demands for peace , sure hope so.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/deafening-silence-iran’s-proxies

3 minutes ago, Tug said:

Hope it holds im waiting to see if Iran and Israel agree.

"It's been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran .....". What do you think "fully agreed" means. Some people just can't accept that Trump can do good things. Incredible. As for it holding it won't be Israel that beaks it.

Winning. The world and the USA are winning. Thanks Trump.

7 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

Trump always too fast to the grandiose statements as always....sweeping that base missile attack from Iran under the rug also.

 

I do wonder if China or Russia gave Iran a heads up that the bunker buster bombers were on the way, and if they cleared out their materials in all those trucks prior.

 

 

Iran gave prior warning about Qatar missile volley. All missiles were taken out. As for your suggestion that China or Russia gave Iran a heads up this is simply absurd.  

It's worth noting that even if this totally unsubstantiated cease fire turns out to be true rather than yet another one of Trump's grandiose projections, a cease fire is not the same thing as an end to a conflict. That would imply negotiations and agreements. 

10 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

God bless AN for reporting this!

 

With a lightning bolt?

3 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Winning. The world and the USA are winning. Thanks Trump.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch. So far there is nothing from Israel or Iran about any ceasefire. Perhaps a deal was made or perhaps one was made by Trump and will not be adhered to. the next 24 hours will tell if Trump spoke too soon or not. 

Just now, dinsdale said:

Iran gave prior warning about Qatar missile volley. All missiles were taken out. As for your suggestion that China or Russia gave Iran a heads up this is simply absurd.  

I agree. The US has already stated they received no opposition to their planes during the attack. If those other countries gave a heads up advanced warning does anyone really believe Iran would sit back and allow it all to happen? 

Just now, thesetat said:

Don't count your chickens before they hatch. So far there is nothing from Israel or Iran about any ceasefire. Perhaps a deal was made or perhaps one was made by Trump and will not be adhered to. the next 24 hours will tell if Trump spoke too soon or not. 

Iran is defenceless. Winning. Say thank you to Donald Trump from those who love peace and hate terrorism.

 

 

10 minutes ago, riclag said:

Waiting for the Iranian proxy response,

Which would be Iran reneging.

Vance says the next six hours will see Israel and Iran finalizing their strikes against one another.

“Tomorrow really is a new day — the end of the 12-day war, the end of the Iranian nuclear program, and I really do believe the beginning of something very big for peace in the Middle East,” Vance says.

With Iran’s nuclear program “obliterated” the US hopes that Tehran will not try to rebuild it, Vance says.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/vance-says-iran-can-no-longer-build-nuclear-weapon/

3 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Don't count your chickens before they hatch. So far there is nothing from Israel or Iran about any ceasefire. Perhaps a deal was made or perhaps one was made by Trump and will not be adhered to. the next 24 hours will tell if Trump spoke too soon or not. 

They've AGREED to it. Do you not know what tis means?

15 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

Trump always too fast to the grandiose statements as always....sweeping that base missile attack from Iran under the rug also.

 

I do wonder if China or Russia gave Iran a heads up that the bunker buster bombers were on the way, and if they cleared out their materials in all those trucks prior.

 

 

 

You hope!

It does appear that Iran's war making abilities are greatly diminished.

However, too early to rule them permanently neutered.

The regime still stands.

They have powerful friends.

Cyber attacks and terror on soft targets internationally remain real possibilities.

With the regime weakened and apparently only having about 20 percent internal support, the Iranian people could have a chance to rise up against them. But they probably won't as the regime would still be murderous towards rebels.

1 minute ago, dinsdale said:

They've AGREED to it. Do you not know what tis means?

TRump said they agreed is not the same thing asa Israel and Iran saying they agreed.. You of all people should know this. 

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

It does appear that Iran's war making abilities are greatly diminished.

However, too early to rule them permanently neutered.

The regime still stands.

They have powerful friends.

Cyber attacks and terror on soft targets internationally remain real possibilities.

Iran has friends?

16 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

"It's been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran .....". What do you think "fully agreed" means. Some people just can't accept that Trump can do good things. Incredible. As for it holding it won't be Israel that beaks it.

It's been fully agreed by facts that 47 is the most prolific liar EVER to sit his fat butt behind the Resolute Desk. What do you think "prolific liar" means?

1 minute ago, angryguy said:

Iran has friends?

Unfortunately yes.

Looks like the turband one sent a ballistic reply to Qatar as the phone line was busy🤔

 

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

It does appear that Iran's war making abilities are greatly diminished.

How about non existent

 

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The regime still stands.

For the moment

 

4 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Cyber attacks and terror on soft targets internationally remain real possibilities.

Sure. The Socialists will rise and defend Iran

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

They have powerful friends.

That have stood by and watched them get pummeled, and they sure have no friends in the middle east.

 

Thank you Donald Trump. Done more in 6 months than all of them in 40 years.

11 hours ago, angryguy said:

Iran has friends?

 

Iran has frienemies. 

 

1 minute ago, HappyExpat57 said:

What do you think "prolific liar" means?

Someone that calls every one else a racist while sporting an avatar designed to denigrate Native Americans?