A fragile cessation of hostilities between Israel and Iran has been established amid escalating tensions and military strikes.
Cease-Fire Between Israel and Iran Takes Shape Following Trump Intervention
Cease-Fire Between Israel and Iran Takes Shape Following Trump Intervention
New cease-fire emerges as President Trump and Qatar mediate ongoing hostilities
On June 24, 2025, a tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Iran began to take effect, following 12 days of intense conflict that had captured global attention. This truce was established after President Trump called upon Qatar for assistance, leading Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari Prime Minister, to successfully persuade Iranian officials to halt their military actions against Israel, according to diplomatic sources who spoke under the condition of anonymity.
The cease-fire announcement caught many by surprise, including some members of Trump's administration, particularly after recent aggression by Iran, which included missile strikes targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar as retaliation for American airstrikes involving Iranian nuclear facilities. Fortunately, advanced warning from Iran allowed U.S. and Qatari forces to intercept most of the projectiles, resulting in no casualties.
Despite the cease-fire taking effect, President Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction towards both nations just before his departure for a NATO summit in The Hague. He openly criticized Israel for their continued military operations, suggesting they immediately violated the terms of the newly established agreement. Trump's message was clear: "I’m not happy with Israel," he declared, noting that he would be "really unhappy" if Israel retaliated against Iran for what he referred to as a "one rocket" incident, which reportedly did not result in damage.
While the cease-fire raises hopes for a resolution to ongoing tensions, the rules and long-term prospects of this truce remain uncertain, as global observers closely monitor the situation.
The cease-fire announcement caught many by surprise, including some members of Trump's administration, particularly after recent aggression by Iran, which included missile strikes targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar as retaliation for American airstrikes involving Iranian nuclear facilities. Fortunately, advanced warning from Iran allowed U.S. and Qatari forces to intercept most of the projectiles, resulting in no casualties.
Despite the cease-fire taking effect, President Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction towards both nations just before his departure for a NATO summit in The Hague. He openly criticized Israel for their continued military operations, suggesting they immediately violated the terms of the newly established agreement. Trump's message was clear: "I’m not happy with Israel," he declared, noting that he would be "really unhappy" if Israel retaliated against Iran for what he referred to as a "one rocket" incident, which reportedly did not result in damage.
While the cease-fire raises hopes for a resolution to ongoing tensions, the rules and long-term prospects of this truce remain uncertain, as global observers closely monitor the situation.
