The United States, Israel, and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire to end the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. This was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on June 23, 2025. Trump described the agreement as a “complete and total” ceasefire, set to go into effect starting the evening of June 23 or midnight ET on June 24, depending on the source. The ceasefire was reached following intense diplomatic efforts, including mediation by Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who secured Tehran’s agreement during discussions with Iranian officials. Trump also communicated with Qatar’s Emir and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to facilitate the deal.
Iran confirmed its acceptance of the ceasefire, with Iranian officials indicating that military operations against Israel continued until the last minute before the ceasefire took effect. Israel has not yet made an official public statement about the ceasefire, but it reportedly agreed to the ceasefire contingent upon Iran ceasing its attacks, a condition Iran accepted.
The ceasefire follows a period of escalating hostilities, including Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iranian missile attacks targeting U.S. military bases in Qatar as retaliation. The U.S. strikes caused significant damage to Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Iran’s missile attack on the U.S. al Udeid Airbase in Qatar was largely symbolic, causing no casualties or significant damage. President Trump stated the U.S. would not respond militarily to Iran’s retaliatory strike and emphasized a desire to pursue peace.
Diplomatic negotiations involved direct and indirect channels, with U.S. officials such as Vice President, Secretary of State, and Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff actively engaging with Iranian representatives. The U.S. communicated a clear condition for diplomacy: Iran must cease uranium enrichment to move forward with talks. Iran has maintained its right to enrich uranium but showed openness to negotiations if Israel halted its military actions.
In summary, the ceasefire agreement between the U.S., Israel, and Iran marks a significant de-escalation after nearly two weeks of conflict, facilitated by intense diplomacy and mediation by Qatar, with the U.S. playing a central role in brokering the deal. The ceasefire is expected to open the door for renewed diplomatic engagement between the parties.