Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially declared the conclusion of the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.
Speaking in a nationwide address carried by the state-run IRNA news agency and reported by AFP, Pezeshkian said, “Today, following the heroic resistance of our proud nation, whose resolve shapes history, we are witnessing a ceasefire and the end of this 12-day conflict sparked by Israel’s provocations and reckless actions.”
His announcement followed a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier confirmed that both Iran and Israel had reached a “complete and total ceasefire” agreement, with implementation scheduled to roll out over a 24-hour period. According to Trump, Iran was to begin halting military operations first, followed by Israel 12 hours later, officially ending the hostilities.
The truce comes after nearly two weeks of violent exchanges that resulted in significant casualties—hundreds reportedly killed in Iran and dozens in Israel.
Trump, posting on his Truth Social platform, said the two nations had agreed to remain “peaceful and respectful” throughout the ceasefire stages. He expressed optimism about the deal, calling it “unlimited” and predicting it would last “forever.” He also praised both countries for their “courage, endurance, and wisdom” in choosing peace over prolonged warfare.
Initially, there was uncertainty regarding the ceasefire’s validity. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, had stated that no formal agreement had been reached. However, he later suggested Iran might suspend its retaliation if Israel ceased hostilities by 4 a.m. Tehran time.
Despite these assurances, explosions were still reported in Tehran early Tuesday, just hours before the truce was supposed to begin, while the Israeli military claimed it intercepted additional Iranian missile launches.
Nonetheless, both sides have now publicly committed to ending the fighting, raising hopes for a de-escalation in a region long plagued by tension and conflict.
