Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire Amid Escalation

President Donald Trump announced a 'complete and total' ceasefire had been brokered between Israel and Iran following a recent escalation that included U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iranian missile attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East. The ceasefire is to be phased in, starting with Iran ceasing hostilities, followed by Israel, with a formal end to the 12-day conflict expected within 24 hours. Trump's administration reportedly held direct talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and indirect negotiations with Iran to reach the agreement. However, neither Iran nor Israel has officially confirmed the ceasefire, and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that Iran is 'not a nation that surrenders.' A senior U.S. official suggested Iran would halt further attacks if Israel refrained from new strikes. The situation remains uncertain as the world awaits official confirmation from both sides.