President Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran

President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire Monday between Israel and Iran, which he said will be phased in over the next 24 hours.

The Details: The ceasefire was agreed upon by both Israel and Iran with the help of Qatar. Trump declared the war officially over via a post on Truth Social and congratulated both countries for their "Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence." The ceasefire comes after Iran launched at least six missiles toward America's Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday in retaliation to Trump's ordered strikes on targets involving Tehran's nuclear program. Trump has dubbed the conflict “the 12-Day war.”

For Context: On June 13, Israel launched attacks on nuclear sites, military facilities, and Tehran, killing several nuclear scientists and senior military officials. Iran responded with a series of missile strikes, heightening concerns about broader regional conflict. The mutual bombing continued for days before the United States conducted airstrikes on three nuclear-related sites on June 21, aiming to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities. 

Key Quotes: Trump wrote on Truth Social: “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!”

How the Media Covered It: Newsweek (Center bias) focused on the role of President Trump in coordinating the ceasefire with the help of Qatar, and outlined possible next steps. Associated Press (Left) reported on the phased implementation of the ceasefire and highlighted the potential long-term instability in the Middle East due to the bombings, suggesting they may have increased Tehran's resolve to develop a nuclear bomb. Fox News (Right) emphasized the historic nature of the ceasefire and credited Trump's leadership in securing the agreement. It also focused on the role of Qatar in mediating the ceasefire.

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