U.S. President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, hours after Iran launched missile strikes that killed four people in Beersheba, Israel.
“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” Trump said, urging both nations to honor the agreement.
The announcement follows a 12-day conflict, dubbed “The 12 Day War” by Trump, which saw Israel and the U.S. target Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan, citing fears of an imminent nuclear weapon.
Iran, denying such ambitions, retaliated with six waves of missiles, marking the first reported deaths in Israel since Trump’s initial ceasefire call on Monday.
Iran’s SNN news agency confirmed Tehran fired its final missiles before the ceasefire took effect.
A Fragile Peace
Trump brokered the deal in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani securing Tehran’s agreement.
A senior White House official said Israel agreed provided Iran halted further attacks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated Iran would cease hostilities if Israel stopped its “illegal aggression” by 4 a.m.
Tehran time, though he noted the final decision rested with Iran’s leadership.
The ceasefire, described as staged to allow ongoing missions to conclude, aims to end a conflict that displaced millions in Tehran and killed 16 in earlier Israeli strikes.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei insisted no world leader could stop a nuclear program if pursued, while Israel, widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, neither confirms nor denies its arsenal.
Mixed Signals and Market Relief
Despite the ceasefire, tensions linger. Iran’s attack on a U.S. air base in Qatar on Monday, which caused no casualties, was called a “weak response” by Trump, who thanked Tehran for prior notice.
Vice President JD Vance claimed U.S. strikes “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear capabilities, though U.S. intelligence maintains Iran isn’t actively building a weapon.
Markets reacted positively, with the finance card above showing SPY futures rising 0.4% late Monday, signaling expected gains for the S&P 500 on Tuesday. U.S. crude futures also fell, easing fears of oil supply disruptions.
Posts on social media reflect cautious optimism, with users debating whether the ceasefire will hold or lead to further escalation.
What’s Next?
As Israel and Iran navigate this fragile truce, the world watches for signs of compliance or violation.
Will the ceasefire halt the cycle of retaliation, or is it a temporary pause in a volatile region?
Trump’s diplomatic gamble hangs in the balance.
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