In a major development, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This decision may help stop the 12-day war that forced millions of people to flee from Tehran and created serious fears of more violence in the Middle East.
However, this announcement came with no confirmation from the Israeli government. Early Tuesday morning, Israel said that Iran had fired two rounds of missiles toward its land. Loud explosions were heard in areas like Tel Aviv and Beersheba. Reports say a building in Beersheba was hit, and three people were killed.
1. Tension Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
The conflict began when Israel, along with the United States, attacked Iran’s nuclear sites. Israel believes Iran is close to building a nuclear weapon. Iran has always denied this claim. Still, the U.S. and Israel launched powerful airstrikes to destroy the suspected nuclear facilities.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that if Iran wanted nuclear weapons, no world leader could stop them. This strong statement added more pressure to an already tense situation.
2. Ceasefire Announcement and Mixed Reactions
President Trump shared the ceasefire news on his Truth Social account. He praised both Israel and Iran for ending what he called “The 12-Day War.” According to Trump, both countries showed great strength and intelligence.
A senior White House official said the ceasefire was made during a phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel agreed to the ceasefire, as long as Iran stopped attacking.
Iran also gave signs of agreeing to peace. Their foreign minister said if Israel stopped its “illegal attacks” by 4 a.m. Tuesday, Iran would also stop fighting. Since that time, there have been no new Israeli attacks on Iran.
Still, Iran said it would make the final decision on halting military action later. So while the fighting seems to have slowed down, peace is still not guaranteed.
3. International Involvement and Market Response
Several countries helped with the talks. Qatar’s Prime Minister played a big role by speaking with Iranian officials. Top U.S. leaders like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were also in contact with Iran to help with the agreement.
Financial markets reacted quickly. The S&P 500 futures rose by 0.4%, showing investor confidence. Oil prices also dropped, as traders felt better about fewer risks in the region.
4. Is the Conflict Really Over?
Despite Trump’s ceasefire announcement, the region is still tense. Israeli military gave two evacuation alerts to people in Tehran. Alarms also went off in Israel’s Golan Heights due to fears of Iranian aircraft.
Earlier, Iran had fired 14 missiles at a U.S. airbase. President Trump called the attack “very weak” and said it caused no injuries. In response, U.S. bombers dropped powerful bombs on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Because of heavy bombing in recent days, many people in Tehran have fled. Iran seems to have managed its response carefully—fighting back to save face but avoiding a bigger war it cannot afford.
5. Nuclear Threat Still a Concern
While President Trump and his team say Iran’s nuclear weapons program has been destroyed, U.S. intelligence agencies earlier said that Iran was not building a weapon. There’s still debate over how close Iran really was to becoming a nuclear power.
Israel, which is believed to have nuclear weapons, does not confirm or deny this. It is also not part of the global Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is meant to stop the spread of nuclear arms.
Some Israeli strikes targeted places like Evin Prison in Tehran, known for holding political prisoners. These attacks were seen as attempts to weaken Iran’s leadership, not just its weapons programs.
Daily news highlights: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran could bring peace after nearly two weeks of violence. But with no full agreement from both sides and ongoing tension, the world is still watching closely. Stay tuned for more Breaking News updates as the situation develops.
