Trump Announces "Complete and Total Ceasefire" Ending 12-Day Iran-Israel Conflict

On June 23, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he termed a “complete and total ceasefire” between Iran and Israel, effectively concluding their twelve-day armed conflict. In his statement, Trump acknowledged the contributions of both countries in facilitating a peaceful resolution. The ceasefire was not implemented instantaneously; instead, it followed a phased schedule: Iran agreed to cease hostilities within six hours of the announcement, while Israel was set to follow suit twelve hours later, with a full cessation of conflict achieved by the end of a 24-hour period.

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed the halt in hostilities and expressed gratitude toward Iran’s armed forces. He clarified that military operations against Israel persisted until approximately 4 a.m. local time and indicated Iran’s willingness to end retaliatory actions, contingent upon Israel’s suspension of its own attacks. The conflict itself was marked by significant military exchanges, including Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv and Israeli attacks targeting Iranian nuclear infrastructure. The escalation originated with U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, actions that Iran condemned as violations of its sovereignty. In response, Iran launched missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though President Trump publicly dismissed the attack as a “very weak response” and reported no American casualties.

The ceasefire resulted from intensive diplomatic initiatives, with Qatar playing a notable role in persuading Tehran to accept the American proposal. International actors, including Canada and the European Union, also advocated for a cessation of hostilities. Ultimately, this agreement represents a significant de-escalation after nearly two weeks of conflict, achieved through U.S. mediation and broader regional diplomatic engagement.