In what may go down as one of the most significant foreign policy victories in recent history, President Donald Trump announced on Monday that both Israel and Iran have agreed to a “Complete and Total Ceasefire,” effectively bringing an end to nearly two weeks of fierce military conflict in the Middle East.
“CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE… at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
This ceasefire follows 12 tense days of escalating conflict that began when Iran ramped up aggression against Israel, prompting the U.S. and Israeli forces to respond with force—including strikes that crippled Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Now, that war—one that could’ve lasted years and destabilized the entire region—is officially over.
President Trump laid out the terms in his signature straightforward style. According to his post:
The ceasefire will begin six hours from his announcement.
Iran will observe the first 12 hours of ceasefire.
Israel will follow for the next 12 hours, completing a full 24-hour stand-down.
Once both sides complete their half of the ceasefire peacefully, the war will be officially declared over.
“During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL,” Trump emphasized.
This coordinated and phased approach to ending hostilities reflects the kind of careful dealmaking that defined Trump’s first presidency, and it’s another powerful reminder that peace through strength isn’t just a slogan—it’s a strategy that works.
President Trump didn’t shy away from noting the significance of the agreement, writing:
“This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will!”
He concluded his post with a unifying message few world leaders dare to deliver in such polarizing times:
“God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!”
Trump has dubbed this chapter in global conflict “The 12 Day War,” a clear nod to the iconic Six Day War of 1967, when Israel stunned the world with a swift and decisive military victory over several Arab nations.
But while the Six Day War ended with Israel standing alone as a regional power, this new war ends with diplomacy, deterrence, and opportunity.
With the ceasefire in place and Iran’s nuclear capabilities seriously degraded, many believe this opens the door for regional cooperation and economic progress.
One example? The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)—a major trade route Trump has pushed as a future pillar of international growth. With Iran forced to the table and Israel secure once again, this peace deal could be the turning point for Middle Eastern economic integration.
Let’s not forget: this all happened under pressure. Leftist leaders across Europe have been protesting the strikes, chanting that “Trump is a terrorist,” and trying to frame strength as recklessness.
But Trump, as always, stuck to his America First instincts: strike when necessary, negotiate from strength, and end wars before they start.
And now, the world has seen the results—a swift victory, a crippled nuclear threat, and a ceasefire that avoided endless bloodshed.
As the world looks ahead to a critical NATO summit and uncertain global tensions, President Trump just proved once again why he’s the most effective peace broker of our time.
He brought Israel and Iran—two of the most bitter adversaries on the planet—to the table. He did it without appeasing terror and without dragging the U.S. into another endless war.
This wasn’t just a win for Israel, or America, or even the Middle East. It was a win for common sense, strength, and true leadership.
