Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions and Missile Fire

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday declared a “complete ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, signaling a potential end to the 12-day conflict that has killed hundreds, displaced millions in Tehran, and sparked global fears of broader regional war.

The announcement, made on Trump’s Truth Social platform, praised both nations for showing the “Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence” to end what he dubbed “THE 12 DAY WAR.” However, the situation on the ground remained volatile, with fresh missile attacks reported in the early hours of Tuesday.

While Iran indicated it had halted operations at 4:00 a.m. Tehran time (0030 GMT), Israeli military officials confirmed that two missile salvos were launched from Iran toward central Israel shortly after the ceasefire announcement. Explosions were heard near Tel Aviv and Beersheba, with Israeli media reporting damage to buildings and several injuries.

Despite these attacks, a senior White House official said the ceasefire was brokered directly by Trump in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Israel agreeing to stop its campaign if Iran refrains from further aggression.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi maintained a firm stance, saying Tehran would not continue strikes provided Israel ceased its “illegal aggression” by the early Tuesday deadline. He added that the final decision to halt operations would be made based on Israel’s behavior. So far, there have been no confirmed Israeli strikes on Iranian territory since the deadline.

The ceasefire effort was also backed by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who reportedly secured Iran’s initial agreement. Key members of the Trump administration, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, were involved in both direct and indirect communications with Iranian officials.

Meanwhile, Israeli media reported that senior officials had signaled readiness to wind down the military campaign, and government ministers were instructed not to comment publicly. However, tensions persisted. Israel’s military issued evacuation alerts in Tehran and activated air defense systems in the Golan Heights early Tuesday amid fears of hostile aircraft.

Trump, while addressing the recent Iranian missile strike on the U.S. Al Udeid air base in Qatar, downplayed the incident, calling it a “very weak response” and thanking Tehran for the advance warning. No casualties were reported.

Markets responded positively to news of the ceasefire. U.S. crude futures dipped on easing concerns over oil supply disruption, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.4% in late trading.

Still, with large swathes of Tehran’s population displaced and the region far from calm, questions remain about whether the ceasefire will hold—or whether this marks merely a pause in a larger and unresolved conflict.