Trump-Brokered Truce Halts Israel-Iran 12-Day War, Securing Fragile Peace
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On June 24, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel’s acceptance of a ceasefire with Iran, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the end of a 12-day conflict dubbed the “12-Day War.” Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would respond decisively to any violations of the truce, while Trump urged both nations to honor the agreement, which began with a 12-hour ceasefire, followed by a complete halt to hostilities 12 hours later.
The ceasefire, if upheld, would validate Trump’s “peace through strength” approach, particularly his decision to support Israel in targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities—a move that risked escalating into a broader regional conflict. Trump hailed the truce as a triumph of diplomacy, crediting the U.S. military, including B-2 pilots who struck Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, for paving the way for peace.
Israel’s Operation Rising Lion Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on June 13, targeting Iran’s nuclear, military, and government infrastructure to neutralize what it described as an imminent nuclear threat. Netanyahu claimed Iran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, a charge Iran denied, insisting its nuclear program was for peaceful purposes like energy production.
In a statement, Netanyahu declared that Israel had eliminated “a dual existential threat” posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ballistic missile capabilities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) achieved air dominance over Tehran, struck key military leaders, and destroyed numerous government targets. In the final 24 hours of the conflict, the IDF reportedly killed hundreds of Basij operatives—a paramilitary force tied to Iran’s regime—and neutralized a senior nuclear scientist.
Netanyahu expressed gratitude to Trump and the U.S. for their support in countering Iran’s nuclear threat, calling the operation a historic success that secured Israel’s future. He urged Israeli citizens to follow Home Front Command directives until the ceasefire’s full implementation was confirmed and extended condolences to families of those killed.
Iran’s Response and Ceasefire Commitment Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi initially denied any formal ceasefire agreement but signaled Iran’s willingness to halt military operations if Israel ceased its attacks by 4 a.m. Tehran time. In a subsequent statement, Araghchi praised Iran’s armed forces for their defense efforts until the final moments of the conflict, affirming their readiness to protect the nation. Iran later confirmed its participation in the ceasefire, aligning with Trump’s announcement.
Trump’s Vision for Peace Trump celebrated the ceasefire as a monumental achievement, stating it prevented a prolonged war that could have devastated the Middle East. He described the negotiations as a collaborative effort, with both Israel and Iran approaching him to seek peace. Trump emphasized the role of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, particularly Fordow, in bringing the parties to the table. He expressed hope for lasting peace, blessing Israel, Iran, the Middle East, and the world.
The ceasefire follows intense hostilities, with Iran launching retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli cities and U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq, and Israel conducting heavy airstrikes on Tehran. If sustained, the truce could reshape regional dynamics and bolster Trump’s foreign policy legacy.