Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has accepted a US ceasefire proposal to end the 12-day war with Iran. The agreement, brokered by US President Donald Trump, aims to bring an immediate halt to the hostilities that have rocked the Middle East.
Details of the Ceasefire Agreement
- Ceasefire Schedule: The ceasefire is scheduled to start approximately six hours after the announcement, at about midnight Eastern Standard Time, once both sides have concluded their ongoing operations.
- Terms: Iran will initiate and maintain the ceasefire for 12 hours, followed by Israel's 12-hour ceasefire, marking the official end to the war.
- Conditions: Both countries have agreed to remain "peaceful and respectful" during each phase of the ceasefire process.
Background of the Conflict
The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated after the US launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to launch a retaliatory missile attack on a US military base in Qatar. The US bombing operation aimed to damage Iran's nuclear capabilities, while Iran's response was seen as largely symbolic.
-Recent Attacks: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, involving short- and medium-range ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory. No US casualties were reported.
- Israeli Strikes: The Israeli Air Force (IAF) concluded its largest wave of strikes on Tehran, deploying approximately 50 jets, targeting missile systems, and the regime's core repression institutions.
- Thar-Allah Headquarters: The IRGC's main command for security and territorial control in Tehran
- Basij Headquarters: The home of the paramilitary wing of the IRGC, central to domestic crackdown operations
- Mohammad Rasoul-Allah Headquarters: An IRGC base overseeing coordination with the Basij in greater Tehran
- Evin Prison: An infamous facility known for detaining political prisoners and foreign nationals
Netanyahu warned Iran against breaching the agreed truce, stating that "Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire". Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi initially seemed to contradict the idea that a ceasefire deal was officially agreed upon, but later hinted that Tehran might stop its attacks if Israel ceased its aggression.
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