President Donald Trump dramatically announced a complete ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran on the 23rd (local time), marking a new turning point in the tense situation in the Middle East. President Trump announced the conclusion of a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between the two nations on his social media platform, 'Truth Social,' stating, "Congratulations to all." He added that the agreement is set to take effect approximately 6 hours after the announcement, when the last military operations of both nations conclude, and will remain in effect for 12 hours, after which the war will officially end.
According to President Donald Trump's announcement, the ceasefire will proceed with Iran initiating it first, followed by Israel commencing its ceasefire 12 hours later. After 24 hours, the world will celebrate the official end of the '12-Day War,' and he emphasized that both sides must maintain a peaceful and respectful attitude during the ceasefire period.
He extended congratulations and paid tribute to Israel and Iran for their patience, courage, and wisdom in ending the '12-Day War, stating, "Assuming everything goes as planned, and it will." He further stressed the significance of this agreement, saying, "This war could have lasted for years and could have destroyed the entire Middle East, but it did not, and it never will." He concluded his announcement with a prayer: "God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless America, and God bless the entire world."
This ceasefire agreement was confirmed as true when a senior Iranian official confirmed to Reuters that "Iran has agreed to the ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States." In particular, a U.S. official told Reuters that Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani played a decisive role in securing Iran's agreement to the ceasefire. It is rumored that President Donald Trump directly requested the Emir of Qatar to persuade Iran to agree.
While the exact background and specific developments of this '12-Day War' are not yet fully known, President Donald Trump's announcement is expected to allay international concerns about the military standoff in the Middle East and serve as an important opportunity to seek a new path to peace. In the past, the Trump administration maintained a hardline stance against Iran through its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and its 'maximum pressure' policy. Against this backdrop, securing a direct ceasefire agreement with Iran could be a new test of diplomatic capability. Qatar's mediating role is also noteworthy. Qatar has long served as a mediator in Middle Eastern conflicts, contributing to the resolution of various disputes.
The international community is closely watching whether this ceasefire agreement will lead to long-term peace. The relationship between Israel and Iran is a key variable that profoundly impacts stability in the Middle East. If more detailed information about the causes and progression of this '12-Day War' becomes public, it is expected to provide important clues for predicting future changes in the Middle East's political landscape. Whether this ceasefire agreement marks the beginning of true peace or remains a temporary lull will depend on the future relationship between the two nations and the continued efforts of the international community.
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