A ceasefire between Iran and Israel, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, continued to hold after 12 days of conflict that began on June 13. The ceasefire, announced on June 24, followed intense military actions, including Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and a U.S. bombing campaign using bunker-busting bombs. Reports from web sources indicate that the war resulted in 627 deaths and 4,870 injuries in Iran, primarily in Tehran and Kermanshah, according to the Iranian health ministry. Israeli military officials reported intercepting numerous missiles and drones, with over 9,000 Israelis displaced from their homes since the conflict’s onset, as stated by the Prime Minister’s Office. A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment noted that the airstrikes set back Iran’s nuclear capability by a few months, though Trump claimed the nuclear sites were “completely destroyed.” Both nations signaled the end of hostilities, with Iran holding state funerals on June 28 for 11 senior military commanders and top scientists killed during the conflict, as reported by official media. Trump announced that the U.S. will hold talks with Iranian officials next week to address Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, aiming to secure a commitment to halt its program. Israel’s military lifted emergency restrictions, allowing public gatherings and reopening Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, while Iran extended its airspace closure until June 26 to ensure flight safety. The ceasefire’s stability remains under observation, with both sides agreeing to respect terms if the other complies, and global leaders, including those at the NATO summit in The Hague, noted the development as a step toward de-escalation.
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