Israel-Iran Ceasefire Follows 12-Day Conflict

Israel and Iran agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire after a 12-day conflict that included reciprocal missile strikes and US-led attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. The ceasefire was announced by President Donald Trump and confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after intensive diplomacy involving the US and Qatar. Iran retaliated with a missile strike on a US base in Qatar following American bombing of its nuclear sites, with casualties reported on both sides, including Israeli deaths in Beersheba. Despite initial disputes over the ceasefire's existence, state media in both countries later confirmed its phased implementation. Israel claims it achieved its main objective of severely damaging Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The announcement triggered a sharp drop in global oil prices and heightened concerns about regional stability among global powers at the UN.