Trump Claims Israel and Iran Agree to Ceasefire After U.S. Nuclear Strikes
In a dramatic turn of events, President Donald Trump announced on Monday, June 23, 2025, that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total” ceasefire, following nearly two weeks of high-stakes military exchanges across the Middle East.
Trump made the declaration on Truth Social, saying the ceasefire would begin six hours from the time of his post and would proceed in two phases:
“Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE… 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.
️ “The 12-Day War”: From Nuclear Strikes to Diplomacy
Trump credited both nations for demonstrating “Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence” in ending what he has now dubbed “The 12 Day War.”
The conflict peaked over the weekend after the U.S. military bombed three major Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—on June 21. Trump declared the strikes a “spectacular military success,” adding that Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities had been “obliterated.”
Later that night, Trump addressed the nation from the White House, flanked by:
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Vice President J.D. Vance
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
“Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear threat… If peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision,” Trump said in his televised address.
Iranian Retaliation Targets U.S. Base in Qatar
In response to the U.S. attacks, Iran launched a powerful missile strike on the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23, according to NBC News.
Al-Udeid is the largest American military installation in the Middle East and headquarters for U.S. Central Command. The Iranian government claimed responsibility, calling the retaliation a “destructive blow.”
Explosions were reported near Doha, and the U.S. Embassy in Qatar issued a ‘shelter in place’ warning for American citizens.
Ceasefire Details Still Unconfirmed by Israel and Iran
While Trump’s announcement stirred immediate global headlines, neither Israel nor Iran has officially confirmed the ceasefire, according to CNN and The New York Times. A spokesperson for the Israeli military declined to comment.
This lack of formal confirmation raises uncertainty about the stability and enforceability of the ceasefire, particularly given the high casualty toll:
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430 Iranians killed, over 3,500 injured (Iranian Health Ministry)
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At least 25 Israelis killed, hundreds injured (Israeli officials)
Summary of Key Developments
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Trump announced a two-phase ceasefire between Israel and Iran via Truth Social.
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Ceasefire to begin six hours after the announcement and end in 24 hours with “worldwide salute.”
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U.S. strikes destroyed Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities on June 21.
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Iran retaliated with a missile strike on Al-Udeid base in Qatar.
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U.S. Embassy in Qatar issued a security advisory following explosions near Doha.
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No official confirmation from Israel or Iran on the ceasefire as of publication.
