A ceasefire was established between Israel and Iran, ending a 12-day conflict that began on June 13, 2025. The agreement was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump via social media, stating that both nations had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire.” This followed intense military exchanges, with Israel launching air strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing key figures including several nuclear scientists and military commanders. Iran retaliated with over 470 drones and 40 missiles, with Israel’s defense forces intercepting 99% of the drones and reporting 28 deaths from Iranian counterattacks. Iran reported at least 610 casualties from Israeli strikes, primarily civilians, according to its Ministry of Health figures released on June 22, 2025. The conflict escalated on June 22 when the United States joined Israel with bunker-buster strikes on Iran’s Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan nuclear facilities. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the nation on June 26, claiming victory and stating Iran had “delivered a hand slap to America’s face.” The ceasefire appears to hold as of June 27, 2025, though Trump expressed dissatisfaction with both sides for reported violations in the initial hours. The agreement marks a pause in hostilities, with no specific terms for future negotiations disclosed.
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