A ceasefire between Iran and Israel is now reportedly in effect, following a phased agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. He urged both countries to respect the truce, saying:
“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!”
How the Ceasefire Was Planned
According to Trump, the ceasefire started at 4:00 AM GMT on Tuesday, with Iran halting military actions first. Israel was expected to follow 12 hours later.
However, Iran’s Foreign Minister denied any formal agreement, saying Iran would only stop if Israel ended its attacks by 4 AM Tehran time.
Ongoing Violence Before the Truce
Just before the ceasefire was due to begin, Iranian missiles hit Beersheba in Israel, killing at least four people. In Iran, explosions rocked parts of Tehran, with reports calling them some of the strongest since the fighting began.
The conflict erupted after Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military sites on June 13, leading to deadly missile exchanges between the two nations.
U.S. Base in Qatar Targeted
In a major development, Iran fired missiles at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, saying it was retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Although no casualties were reported, Qatar condemned the attack as “blatant aggression” and temporarily closed its airspace.
Global Reactions
World leaders are urging calm.
- France called for an end to the “spiral of chaos.”
- China warned of potential global economic fallout.
So far, over 400 people have been killed in Iran from Israeli strikes, while 24 have died in Israel from Iranian attacks.
The Iran-Israel ceasefire brings a hopeful pause after days of deadly violence. But with both sides still skeptical and exchanges of fire continuing, the world watches closely to see if peace will truly hold.
