As tensions simmer across the Middle East, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran teeters on the edge. Brokered by US President Donald Trump, the tentative truce began to fray within hours as fresh accusations flew.
Hours after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between these two countries, Israel reported incoming missiles in its airspace – a claim Iran swiftly denied
The question now looms large: Will the truce hold? And most importantly, for how long?
Here’s a look at how this fragile ceasefire came to be between Iran and Israel:
Iran and Israel agree to Trump's ceasefire proposal
Earlier, Israel and Iran agreed to Trump's ceasefire proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office noted that Israel would react strongly to any breaches of the agreement.
Earlier on Truth Social, Trump posted: "The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!"
Iran's narrative changed with time. The country, earlier, denied ceasefire agreement with Israel but later than an Iranian official earlier confirmed that Tehran had agreed to a ceasefire.
Iranian state-run media claims that the ceasefire with Israel is now in effect. It wasn’t immediately possible to reconcile the messages from Iran and Israel on the 12th day of their war.
This came after Iran launched five rounds of missiles on Israel before the 4 am ceasefire deadline.
Trump credits B-2 pilots for truce between Iran-Israel
praised the B-2 pilots and said that without them, the operation, in which the American forces hit Iran, wouldn't have been successful and would not have brokered the peace deal between Israel and Tehran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "We couldn’t have made today’s “deal” without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots, and all of those associated with that operation. In a certain and very ironic way, that perfect “hit,” late in the evening, brought everyone together, and the deal was made!!!"
Trump's 'ceasefire' announcementTrump announced “a complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran after Iran launched a missile attack on US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.
“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," Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social.
“This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will!” Trump later told NBC the "ceasefire was unlimited and would last forever," he added.
Behind the scenesPresident Trump facilitated a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran through discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, while his team, including Vice President JD Vance, engaged in dialogue with Tehran, a senior White House official told Reuters.
The official explained that Israel agreed to the ceasefire provided Iran refrains from launching new attacks. Iranian officials indicated they would not conduct further operations.
Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US special envoy Steve Witkoff participated in both direct and indirect communications with Iran, the official confirmed.
Trump dials Iran, told his team 'get me Bibi'
The official stated that Trump initiated diplomatic efforts with Israel and Iran immediately after the US strikes. According to the official, Trump instructed his team, saying "Let's get on the phone .. with the Iranians," and "'Get me Bibi. We're going to make peace, Reuters reported.
Prior to the conflict, Trump's team had conducted five rounds of negotiations with Iran, but discussions failed when Iran maintained its position on uranium enrichment.
Qatar reportedly secured Iran's agreement
To help the US in achieving the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Qatar’s prime minister reportedly had secured Tehran's agreement, US official told Reuters.
Iran claims ceasefire deal 'imposed on the enemy'
Earlier, Iranian state media declared on Tuesday that a ceasefire had been enforced following their military action against a US installation in Qatar, which they described as a response to American actions. A presenter on Iran National News Network, a state-operated channel, stated: "The Sepah (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) successful missile operations in response to US aggression and the exemplary steadfastness and unity of our dear people in defending our land, has imposed ceasefire on the enemy."
The broadcast did not specify the timing of the ceasefire implementation.
According to the news presenter, US President Donald Trump sought a ceasefire between Iran and Israel shortly after Iran conducted strikes on the American Al Udeid base in Qatar.
The presenter continued: "Last evening, only an hour after the successful missile attack by the Sepah on America's Al Udeid Base in Qatar, in a begging-like manner of urging, Trump requested the initiation of a ceasefire in the imposed Zionist enemy war against our country."
US attacked Iran last week
On Thursday, Trump stated he would decide on American military action "within two weeks," but by Saturday afternoon, he authorised strikes on Iranian facilities. Trump's decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites early Sunday represented a significant departure from his previous stance of avoiding military intervention in major foreign conflicts.
The US military alignment with Israel raised concerns among his "Make America Great Again" supporters, who valued his promises to avoid international military engagements.
Hours after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between these two countries, Israel reported incoming missiles in its airspace – a claim Iran swiftly denied
The question now looms large: Will the truce hold? And most importantly, for how long?
Here’s a look at how this fragile ceasefire came to be between Iran and Israel:
Iran and Israel agree to Trump's ceasefire proposal
Earlier, Israel and Iran agreed to Trump's ceasefire proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office noted that Israel would react strongly to any breaches of the agreement.
Earlier on Truth Social, Trump posted: "The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!"
Iran's narrative changed with time. The country, earlier, denied ceasefire agreement with Israel but later than an Iranian official earlier confirmed that Tehran had agreed to a ceasefire.
Iranian state-run media claims that the ceasefire with Israel is now in effect. It wasn’t immediately possible to reconcile the messages from Iran and Israel on the 12th day of their war.
This came after Iran launched five rounds of missiles on Israel before the 4 am ceasefire deadline.
Trump credits B-2 pilots for truce between Iran-Israel
praised the B-2 pilots and said that without them, the operation, in which the American forces hit Iran, wouldn't have been successful and would not have brokered the peace deal between Israel and Tehran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "We couldn’t have made today’s “deal” without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots, and all of those associated with that operation. In a certain and very ironic way, that perfect “hit,” late in the evening, brought everyone together, and the deal was made!!!"
Trump's 'ceasefire' announcementTrump announced “a complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran after Iran launched a missile attack on US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.
“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," Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social.
“This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will!” Trump later told NBC the "ceasefire was unlimited and would last forever," he added.
Behind the scenesPresident Trump facilitated a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran through discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, while his team, including Vice President JD Vance, engaged in dialogue with Tehran, a senior White House official told Reuters.
The official explained that Israel agreed to the ceasefire provided Iran refrains from launching new attacks. Iranian officials indicated they would not conduct further operations.
Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US special envoy Steve Witkoff participated in both direct and indirect communications with Iran, the official confirmed.
Trump dials Iran, told his team 'get me Bibi'
The official stated that Trump initiated diplomatic efforts with Israel and Iran immediately after the US strikes. According to the official, Trump instructed his team, saying "Let's get on the phone .. with the Iranians," and "'Get me Bibi. We're going to make peace, Reuters reported.
Prior to the conflict, Trump's team had conducted five rounds of negotiations with Iran, but discussions failed when Iran maintained its position on uranium enrichment.
Qatar reportedly secured Iran's agreement
To help the US in achieving the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Qatar’s prime minister reportedly had secured Tehran's agreement, US official told Reuters.
Iran claims ceasefire deal 'imposed on the enemy'
Earlier, Iranian state media declared on Tuesday that a ceasefire had been enforced following their military action against a US installation in Qatar, which they described as a response to American actions. A presenter on Iran National News Network, a state-operated channel, stated: "The Sepah (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) successful missile operations in response to US aggression and the exemplary steadfastness and unity of our dear people in defending our land, has imposed ceasefire on the enemy."
The broadcast did not specify the timing of the ceasefire implementation.
According to the news presenter, US President Donald Trump sought a ceasefire between Iran and Israel shortly after Iran conducted strikes on the American Al Udeid base in Qatar.
The presenter continued: "Last evening, only an hour after the successful missile attack by the Sepah on America's Al Udeid Base in Qatar, in a begging-like manner of urging, Trump requested the initiation of a ceasefire in the imposed Zionist enemy war against our country."
US attacked Iran last week
On Thursday, Trump stated he would decide on American military action "within two weeks," but by Saturday afternoon, he authorised strikes on Iranian facilities. Trump's decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites early Sunday represented a significant departure from his previous stance of avoiding military intervention in major foreign conflicts.
The US military alignment with Israel raised concerns among his "Make America Great Again" supporters, who valued his promises to avoid international military engagements.
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