Trump Claims ‘Complete and Total’ Ceasefire

Global Protests Erupt Over Strike on Iran

Demonstrations have broken out in France, Pakistan, Greece, and the Philippines, as thousands protested President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The strike, which triggered a fresh round of conflict with Iran firing missiles at a U.S. airbase in Qatar, marked a serious escalation in the ongoing war between Iran and Israel.

Ceasefire Announced—but Not Confirmed by Tehran or Jerusalem

President Trump declared via Truth Social that both Iran and Israel have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” set to take effect in the coming hours. According to Trump, Iran will cease hostilities first, followed by Israel 12 hours later.

So far, neither Iran nor Israel has officially confirmed this ceasefire. Air defenses were reportedly active in Tehran, and explosions were heard in Karaj and Rasht, casting doubt on the stability of the ceasefire claim.

The "12-Day War" and Its Aftermath

Trump referred to the recent hostilities as the "12-Day War", framing its resolution as a diplomatic victory. The conflict escalated rapidly after the U.S. struck three nuclear facilities in Iran. In retaliation, Iran launched missiles at the U.S.-run Al Udeid base in Qatar. Trump claimed there were no casualties and called the Iranian strike a “very weak response”.

Qatari officials stated that all missiles were intercepted, and labeled the attack a “flagrant violation of international norms.”

Political Fallout and Congressional Silence

House Speaker Mike Johnson, the most senior Republican in Congress, supported Trump’s decision, posting "Peace through STRENGTH" on X. He later defended Trump’s unilateral strike, stating it was within the president's powers—despite no prior consultation with Congress.

A Foreign Policy Gamble With 2024 in View

Trump’s aides are calling the potential ceasefire a historic foreign policy success. If it holds, it may be touted as the first real breakthrough of his current term—after earlier claims of ending wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and even conflicts in the Congo and Kashmir drew skepticism.

Trump has no public events scheduled tonight but is expected to depart for the NATO summit in the Netherlands tomorrow. His team suggests this will be a moment to highlight the effectiveness of his bold, and often unpredictable, diplomatic style.