In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump
said the ceasefire would begin in approximately six hours, following the
completion of final military operations by both sides.
“Iran will start the ceasefire, and upon the 12th hour,
Israel will follow suit,” Trump said, adding that an “official end” to the
hostilities will be marked at the 24th hour.
He praised both nations for showing “stamina, courage, and
intelligence” in choosing to end the conflict.
The announcement follows days of escalating military
exchanges between Israel and Iran that raised fears of a broader regional war.
Trump hailed the ceasefire as a moment the world would salute, urging all
parties to remain “peaceful and respectful.”
“This is a war that could have gone on for years, and
destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t—and never will,” Trump stated.
