Despite President Trump’s intervention securing a ceasefire, early violations by both Israel and Iran highlight the fragility of peace. While Israel claims its defensive goals are met and Iran denies recent missile activity, the situation remains tense. Stabilizing the ceasefire will require ongoing diplomacy and restraint from all parties.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Monday that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is officially in place after a turbulent 12-day military confrontation sparked by cross-border strikes targeting nuclear and military infrastructure.
Trump confirmed the ceasefire via a statement on Truth Social, asserting that Israeli aircraft had been ordered to stand down and “do a friendly ‘Plane Wave’ to Iran”—a symbolic gesture intended to signal an end to hostilities. He emphasized that he was “not happy” with either country, accusing both of violating the truce within hours of its announcement.
Despite the ceasefire, reports emerged of continued military activity. Israel intercepted missile launches from Iran, which Tehran denied, while both sides accused each other of renewed aggression. Israeli forces retaliated against an Iranian radar installation near Tehran, prompting Trump to publicly reproach Israel and urge pilots to stand down and “bring your pilots home, now!”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel had achieved critical objectives—neutralizing Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure—and declared the ceasefire conditional upon this success. Following his conversation with Trump, Israeli authorities confirmed a pause in further large-scale strikes.
Trump credited U.S. air actions, including B‑2 bomber strikes and bunker‑busting ordnance, for compelling Iran to agree to a ceasefire . He also stressed that regime change in Iran was not the goal, underscoring a preference for measured resolution over broader conflict .
However, the situation remains volatile. Casualty reports estimate roughly 28 Israelis killed and over 600–1,000 wounded, with hundreds of Iranian casualties, both military and civilian. Concerns are rising that renewed skirmishes—particularly around strategic sites like Be’er Sheva—could threaten broader regional stability .
Global leaders, including the EU, UK, and France, have called for de-escalation and a diplomatic pathway to lasting peace. Meanwhile, increased military risks have also sparked renewed concern about civilian safety and the potential spillover into other parts of the region.