After nearly two weeks of intense aerial conflict, Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, halting a rapidly escalating crisis in the region. The agreement follows a final wave of missile strikes by Tehran and was confirmed by both nations early Tuesday morning.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had accepted the truce proposal presented by U.S. President Donald Trump overnight. Shortly before Netanyahu’s statement, Iranian state media also confirmed that the ceasefire had officially begun.
President Trump, in a post on Truth Social, emphasized the urgency of maintaining the truce:
“The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!”
While Netanyahu welcomed the deal, he warned that Israel would respond with force to any breach of the ceasefire. He noted that the decision was taken “in light of the achievement of the objectives of the operation,” and in full coordination with President Trump.
The truce comes after a dramatic series of events, including a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and Tehran’s retaliation against a U.S. base in Qatar, raising global alarm over a possible regional war.
Waves of Missiles Preceded the Ceasefire
The fragile peace began to take shape early Tuesday following six waves of missile launches from Iran, which reportedly caused several casualties. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the attacks continued right up until the ceasefire deadline of 07:30 GMT set by Trump.
“The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute,” Araghchi stated on social media.
Following the ceasefire, Israelis were instructed they could safely leave missile shelters, and no further strikes have been reported since.
Hope Amid Fragility
While the ceasefire offers a moment of relief after 12 days of deadly conflict, the situation remains fragile. Observers warn that any violation by either side could reignite hostilities. The role of U.S. diplomacy, alongside Qatar, has been central in securing this agreement and de-escalating a highly volatile standoff.
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