In a dramatic turn, Donald Trump announced that a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel and Iran would officially end a brutal 12‑day war. According to Trump’s Truth Social post, Iran will cease hostilities first for 12 hours, followed by Israel - once ongoing missions are wound down- culminating in a full 24‑hour peace period .

But tensions remain high. Iran reportedly launched multiple missile waves into Israel just hours after Trump’s announcement, with at least three fatalities in Beersheba . Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected Trump’s claim, stating Iran would only stop if Israel halted its "illegal aggression" by a strict deadline .

Diplomatic channels, including Qatar’s emir, reportedly brokered the deal involving Trump, Netanyahu, U.S. envoys, and Iranian officials . As Israelis sheltered from alarms and missile sirens, uncertainty hangs over whether this ceasefire is real—or just a delicate pause in a larger conflict.