Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total’ Ceasefire in Israel-Iran War
President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran following intense conflict and missile exchanges. Despite fragile details, the US-led effort signals a potential end to the 12-day war in the volatile Middle East.
24 Hours Trump brokers fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire amid missile strikes + Iran retaliates with missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq + NATO summit opens as Trump pushes defense spending hike to 5 percent + Supreme Court allows Trump to resume deportations to third countries + Democratic primaries heat up in New York City mayoral race + US safety regulators probe Tesla robotaxi erratic driving footage + House war powers resolution debated after Trump Iran strikes + Iran’s nuclear program hit but full damage still assessed + Massive early-season heat dome baking Eastern US states + Florida builds 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center + Judge blocks Trump plan barring international students at Harvard + Trump administration rescinds Roadless Rule protecting forests + Senior GOP senators stall Trump megabill amid Medicaid cuts dispute + US electric grids brace as energy prices surge in heatwave + Iran missile strike on US base foiled by Qatar air defenses + Israeli intelligence warns Iranian generals to flee before strikes
Number 29 - Number of people killed in latest Gaza bloodshed after ceasefire announced
Quote "Congratulations to everyone! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE" — President Donald Trump

Trump declares ‘complete and total’ Israel-Iran ceasefire
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