U.S. President Donald Trump announces a surprise ceasefire between Israel and Iran, claiming an end to the 12-day war.
A Ceasefire Born of Chaos: Trump’s Bold Declaration
Miracle Ceasefire – In a move that stunned the international community, U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce what he called a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran. The declaration came after nearly two weeks of escalating violence that saw missile strikes, retaliatory bombings, and mounting civilian casualties. Trump’s announcement, made just hours before his departure for a NATO summit in the Netherlands, claimed that both nations had agreed to a phased truce beginning at midnight Eastern Time.
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According to Trump, Iran would initiate the ceasefire, followed by Israel 12 hours later, culminating in what he dubbed the “Official END” of 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!” he wrote.
The conflict, which erupted on June 13, began with Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israeli cities and a U.S. base in Qatar. The violence left over 950 dead in Iran and at least 24 in Israel. Trump’s announcement, while welcomed by some, was met with scepticism by others, particularly Iranian officials who denied any formal agreement had been reached.
Global Ripples: Markets React, Leaders Respond
The ceasefire news sent immediate shockwaves through global markets. Oil prices, which had surged amid fears of prolonged conflict, plummeted as supply disruption concerns eased. Brent crude dropped by nearly 4%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell to its lowest level in over a week. Japan’s Nikkei index also saw a 1.4% boost, driven by renewed investor confidence and gains in tech stocks.
Yet, the diplomatic landscape remains murky. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected the notion of surrender, stating, “The Iranian nation isn’t a nation that surrenders”. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed this sentiment, clarifying that no official ceasefire had been agreed upon, though he hinted that Iran might halt operations if Israeli aggression ceased.
Israel, for its part, has remained largely silent. The Israeli military declined to comment, and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office has yet to issue a formal statement. This ambiguity has led analysts to question whether Trump’s announcement was a preemptive diplomatic maneuver or a genuine breakthrough.
A Fragile Peace or Political Theater?
While Trump’s declaration has been hailed by supporters as a masterstroke of diplomacy, critics argue it may be more symbolic than substantive. The lack of confirmation from either Israel or Iran raises doubts about the ceasefire’s legitimacy and longevity. Some observers suggest that Trump’s timing, on the eve of a major international summit, was calculated to bolster his image as a global peacemaker.
Still, the announcement has sparked cautious optimism. Humanitarian organizations have called for immediate aid corridors to assist civilians affected by the conflict. Meanwhile, geopolitical analysts warn that without a formal treaty or third-party mediation, the ceasefire could unravel as quickly as it was declared.
Whether this marks the beginning of a new chapter in Middle Eastern diplomacy or merely a pause in a volatile saga remains to be seen. For now, the world watches and waits, hopeful, but wary.
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