Trump Unilaterally Declares Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran
In a move that startled many, US President Donald Trump abruptly announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, despite ongoing missile exchanges between the two nations. The announcement, made via his social media account, came as a surprise not only to the international community but also to officials within his own administration and the involved countries.
A Ceasefire Crafted Out of the Blue
President Trump claimed that both Israel and Iran had approached him independently with a desire for peace. Without prior formal agreement between the two governments, he laid out a detailed ceasefire plan, complete with timelines and conditions. According to Trump, the ceasefire was to begin approximately six hours after his announcement, lasting initially for 12 hours, followed by a full end to the conflict after 24 hours.
He stated: "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!"
Reactions and Skepticism
The timing of Trump's ceasefire announcement was notable — missile exchanges were still active as he posted the declaration. Israeli and Iranian officials appeared caught off guard; both countries confirmed the ceasefire only after a delay, with Iran's state media acknowledging the deal three hours later.
The White House clarified that Qatar's ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, played a mediatory role in facilitating the ceasefire, lending credibility to the deal. Despite the surprise, Trump maintained firm ownership over the peace process, positioning himself as the architect of what he dubbed "The 12 Day War".
Trump’s Outlook on Peace and Conflict
Trump adopted an optimistic tone, envisioning a bright future filled with "LOVE, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY" for both Israel and Iran. He invoked moral themes of "RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH" and suggested the conflict, which could have lasted years, was now decisively over through the courage and intelligence of both nations.
Notably, Trump also addressed Iran's recent missile strikes on US interests as a "very weak response," indicating that most missiles were intercepted successfully and emphasizing that no Americans were harmed. He praised Iran for allegedly providing advance notice of these attacks, suggesting that such warning helped avoid casualties.
Ceasefire Timeline as Outlined by Trump
- Initial 6-hour window for winding down current military operations.
- 12-hour total ceasefire starting with Iran, followed by Israel joining in.
- Official end to the conflict – "The 12 Day War" – after 24 hours.
Invoking Blessings for the Future
Concluding his series of posts, Trump called upon divine blessings for Israel, Iran, the Middle East, the United States, and the world at large. This religious invocation marked an unusual but emphatic close to his peace push.
While the global community watches closely, questions remain about the ceasefire's durability and whether this unprecedented, almost unilateral intervention can bring lasting peace to a volatile region.
