U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise June 23, 2025, diplomatic declaration that Israel and Iran had reached a ceasefire agreement, closing a 12‑day military confrontation. Trump attributed his role in intervening and mediating—the same with Qatar—to bringing peace to the Middle East, following similar assertions earlier this year of placating the Indo‑Pak war. Donald Trump Made Israel-Iran Ceasefire Deal After Indo Pak.
Israel‑Iran Escalation
Tensions flared after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear installations in mid-June, accusing Tehran of approaching a weapons-grade capability. Iran retaliated with missile attacks—some on the U.S. Al Udeid military base in Qatar—dramatically raising regional tensions. The standoff prompted evacuation warnings in Tehran and increased military preparedness on the Golan Heights.
On Truth Social, Trump declared a “complete and total ceasefire”, and referred to it as the conclusion of the “12‑Day War.” He outlined a phased ceasefire: Iran to be the first to cease, 12 hours later Israel. Qatar’s Prime Minister was instrumental, calling Tehran to obtain Iranian assurances. Trump also reiterated that U.S. airstrikes only hit nuclear facilities with no wider civilian damage .
Trump’s Indo-Pak Ceasefire Claim
Trump had previously taken credit for a May Indo-Pak ceasefire after clashes along the border. He declared U.S. mediation resulted in a truce between two countries—a contention brushed aside by both Islamabad and New Delhi as uncalled for and untrue, with critics describing him as using conflict for political publicity.
Reactions and Skepticism
Official confirmation is yet to come from Iran and Israel, leading to diplomatic restraint.
U.S. markets responded positively, as U.S. equities roared back and oil prices slipped lower as worries of escalation decreased.
Critics are now challenges Trump’s practice of publicizing peacekeeping victories while relying on very few independent confirmations.
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What Happens Next?
Trump’s statement leads one to question: Can the ceasefire hold true without the explicit claims of either Israel or Iran? Could this peace actually take hold with such suspect credibility? With lines of diplomacy remaining open, the world observes—and hopes—the “12-Days War” is a watershed moment.
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