Trump says the 12 Day War is over. Iran starts the ceasefire. Israel joins 12 hours later. By Hour 24, it is done.

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The war did not end on paper. It ended on a timeline. President Trump declared that Israel and Iran had agreed to a full ceasefire after nearly two weeks of missile launches, airstrikes, and embassy alerts. He called it “The 12 Day War.” The terms are now set. The process is already unfolding.

The ceasefire moves in three distinct phases:

  • Hour 0: Iran initiates the ceasefire. This began at midnight Eastern Time on June 23.
  • Hour 12: Israel joins the ceasefire, halting offensive operations across all fronts.
  • Hour 24: The ceasefire enters full effect. Both parties are expected to remain silent militarily. No airstrikes, no missile launches, no mobilizations.

Trump added a few more specifics during his announcement:

  • Iran gave U.S. forces prior notice before launching missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. That allowed for defensive prep and evacuation.
  • No American casualties have been reported. Damage was minor. The Pentagon confirmed the attack but withheld further comment on the ceasefire’s origin.
  • U.S. Embassy warnings remain active across the Gulf region. Airspace restrictions in Qatar and Iraq are still in place as the timeline unfolds.

There has not yet been a formal acknowledgment from Israeli or Iranian officials. But Washington is treating the ceasefire structure as active and operational. Embassies have not lifted shelter orders. Commercial airlines remain cautious. Regional troop movements are frozen.

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/trump-says-israel-and-iran-have-agreed-to-a-ceasefire-242121285780

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/23/israel-iran-ceasefire-trump-00419364

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/23/trump-iran-israel-ceasefire

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-ceasefire-deal-iran-israel-announcement-2089686