Trump Announces Phased Ceasefire in “12‑Day War” Between Israel and Iran

Trump Announces “Complete and Total” Iran–Israel Ceasefire

Date: June 23–24, 2025

Context: After 12 intense days of aerial strikes and missile exchanges, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a phased ceasefire between Iran and Israel via social media. He heralded it as an outcome of decisive U.S. strategy

Conflict Timeline — “The 12‑Day War”

 1 June 21: U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit key Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan—using bunker-buster bombs and stealth bombers

2 June 23 (early): Iran retaliates with missile strikes on Al Udeid U.S. air base in Qatar. Most intercepted; one deemed non-threatening

3 Later June 23: Trump announces via Truth Social and other platforms that Israel and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities—a ceasefire phased in over the next 24 hours

Trump’s Messaging Strategy

 1 Framing: Trump called the conflict the “12‑Day War”, echoing historical Middle East wars (e.g., 1967 Six‑Day War), and signaled regime-change rhetoric with hashtags like MIGA (“Make Iran Great Again”) amid nuclear threats 

2 Boasting: He claimed the U.S. had “completely obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capability, praised Iran’s restraint, and said the ceasefire showed America’s strategic muscle .

3 Mediation: Trump lauded Qatar’s behind‑the‑scenes work, engaging directly with regional leaders to facilitate talks

Impact & Challenges Ahead

1 Short-Term Calm?

- Mixed signals: Iranian FM says ceasefire “began” after Israel paused

- Israeli military still issued volatile evacuation alerts—even in Tehran—raising questions about enforcement 

2 Strategic Reset

- Trump called the strikes a regional reset aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions 

- Critics note intelligence agencies had previously assessed Iran was years from a bomb—raising doubts about the strategic payoff .

3 Fragile Detente

- No formal agreement exists. Iran conditioned its cessation on Israel’s action; a breakdown could reignite conflict 

- Iran’s parliament is set to freeze cooperation with the IAEA without nuclear site security 

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