In a dramatic post on his Truth Social platform, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he claims is a major breakthrough in the Middle East: a complete and total ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
According to Trump, the 12-hour ceasefire will begin approximately six hours from the time of his post, once both nations have concluded their ongoing military operations. He emphasized that the agreement marks the end of a conflict he dubs “The 12 Day War.”
Trump wrote:
“CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!
Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL. On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, “THE 12 DAY WAR.” This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!”
The post has not yet been confirmed by Israeli or Iranian officials, and no international bodies have issued statements verifying the ceasefire.
The announcement, if verified, would mark a stunning diplomatic development following nearly two weeks of escalating conflict. More updates to follow as the situation develops.
