Trump posted: “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” His message came just hours after Iran unleashed a significant barrage of missiles targeting Israeli cities, resulting in multiple explosions and casualties.
By Agencies | THE NEWS DOSE DESK
June,24
In a dramatic turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran has officially come into effect, urging both nations to adhere to the truce following a sharp escalation in hostilities.
Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump posted: “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” His message came just hours after Iran unleashed a significant barrage of missiles targeting Israeli cities, resulting in multiple explosions and casualties.
According to emergency services, four civilians were killed in Beersheba—marking the first reported Israeli fatalities since Trump initially declared what he termed a “complete ceasefire” to end the nearly two-week-long conflict.
Witnesses on the ground reported loud explosions shaking areas near Tel Aviv and Beersheba, underscoring the volatile situation just before the ceasefire was meant to begin. Israel’s military confirmed that Iran had launched six successive waves of missile attacks in the early hours of Tuesday, intensifying tensions despite behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to halt the violence.
Iran’s semi-official news outlet, SNN, later reported that Tehran had fired what it described as its final round of missiles shortly before the ceasefire took effect. The timing of this last strike raised questions about whether Iran was attempting to gain a strategic advantage in the final moments before the truce began.
The ceasefire deal itself was reportedly brokered by Donald Trump in a direct phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A senior White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Israel had agreed to halt its operations on the condition that Iran would cease all offensive military action going forward.
Sources suggest the ceasefire is being implemented in phases, allowing both nations to complete ongoing military operations already in motion—a nuance Trump appeared to allude to in his initial Monday announcement.
Although the full details of the ceasefire remain under wraps, its enforcement marks a significant intervention by Trump, who has previously expressed his desire to return to international diplomacy ahead of the upcoming U.S. elections. Analysts say the ceasefire, if sustained, could help avert a wider regional conflict involving Hezbollah, Syria, and Gulf nations.
However, with fresh bloodshed preceding the truce and trust between Tehran and Tel Aviv at a historic low, many observers remain skeptical about how long the ceasefire will hold.
The international community, including the United Nations and key European allies, has welcomed the cessation of hostilities, urging all sides to use this opportunity to engage in sustained dialogue and de-escalation.
As the region holds its breath, the next 48 hours will be critical in determining whether the ceasefire will bring lasting peace or serve merely as a brief pause in a deeply entrenched conflict.
