Trump announced that Israel and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement

On June 23rd local time, former US President Donald Trump claimed on his social media platform "Truth Social" that Israel and Iran have reached an agreement on a "complete ceasefire" and will implement it in stages within the next 24 hours: Iran will first stop its military operations, and then Israel will respond. This news quickly attracted global attention - but is the truth really that simple?

🕊️ Trump’s “cease-fire announcement”: diplomatic breakthrough or political stunt?

Trump said in a statement that the ceasefire was mediated by himself and actively assisted by Qatar . He also called the nearly two-week conflict " The 12-Day War " and described the agreement as a "historic peace turning point."

This is the first time that Trump has appeared as a "mediator" since the United States assisted Israel in bombing three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, which led to a sudden escalation of the situation in the Middle East. His post regarded the ceasefire as a manifestation of the victory of his own policy.

🧐 Responses from all parties: Silence and caution

✅ Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

According to the latest statement by Iran's foreign minister, Tehran does intend to stop its attacks on Israel , but the prerequisite is that "Israel must stop all military operations before 4 a.m. Tehran time." However, Iran has not explicitly stated that it has signed a formal ceasefire agreement.

❌ Israel:

So far, the Israeli government and IDF have not publicly responded to Trump's remarks . In Jerusalem, the media generally remained cautious and did not confirm that any ceasefire had officially taken effect.

🔥 Background review: From nuclear strikes to missile retaliation

The conflict broke out in mid-June 2025, when the Israeli Air Force raided the Arak heavy water reactor and several nuclear facilities in northwestern Iran. In response, Iran subsequently launched dozens of ballistic missiles at Israeli and US military bases in the Middle East (such as the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar).

Although the US military said there were no casualties, tensions escalated rapidly and global oil prices fluctuated violently. Many analysts believe that if the conflict continues for several weeks, it may lead to a full-scale war in the region.

💬 Commentary and analysis: Does this mean the end of the war?

Many international affairs experts questioned Trump's statement, saying:

• It remains unclear whether the ceasefire is binding : there is no monitoring framework by the United Nations or a third international organization;

• A ceasefire may be a "unilateral commitment" rather than a "bilateral agreement";

• Trump is in the warm-up period for the 2026 election campaign and may package foreign affairs as political bargaining chips ;

• Hardliners in both Iran and Israel are still pushing for military action, and the foundation for peace is extremely fragile.

🌍 Conclusion: The dawn of peace or just a false alarm?

Although Trump announced that "peace has come", so far, no international organization has confirmed that a real bilateral agreement has been reached, and the silence on the battlefield has not been confirmed to last. This is more like a tentative diplomatic statement than a legally binding ceasefire document .

The Middle East is shrouded in war clouds and the situation is ever-changing. The next few days will be a critical window of opportunity to test whether the "Trump-style peace" is real and effective.