Let Donald Trump tell it and he supposedly brokered a full ceasefire between Israel and Iran, set to take effect within just over a day.
We’ll believe it when we see it.
“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’” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
Trump’s bold declaration came amid rising tensions that had placed the entire Middle East on edge. According to reports from the Associated Press Iran’s foreign minister hinted that his country would halt military action if Israel put a stop to its airstrikes by 4 a.m. Tehran time.
“As of now there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared online. “However provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time we have no intention to continue our response afterwards.”
While Israeli officials have not publicly confirmed any formal truce no airstrikes were reported past the 4 a.m. deadline suggesting a possible de facto pause in hostilities.
Yesterday, Iran reportedly launched what was described as a “powerful and destructive missile strike on the U S Al Udeid military base in Qatar” according to CNBC. Explosions were reportedly heard near the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha where the U S maintains its largest military presence in the region with about 10000 service members stationed.
urmpAnyways, war is bad. That’s all we have to say about this new development.