Trump Declares “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” Between Israel & Iran – Demands Calm, Warns of Consequences

June 24, 2025 — Washington, D.C.:

After nearly two weeks of escalating violence between Israel and Iran that brought the Middle East to the brink of a regional war, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a ceasefire in dramatic fashion, taking to social media with a bold declaration.

In a lengthy and unmistakably “Trumpian” tweet on his Truth Social account, the former president wrote:

📱 Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

“COMPLETE AND TOTAL CEASEFIRE!

After 12 days of terrible violence, destruction, and foolishness — I am proud to announce that Israel and Iran have agreed to a FULL ceasefire.

Iran will halt strikes starting MIDNIGHT GMT. Israel to follow 12 hours later. Military planes are returning to base, NO MORE MISSILES.

I told both sides — ENOUGH is ENOUGH. You’re acting recklessly. You don’t even know what you’re doing anymore.

Thank you to Iran’s leadership for sending warnings before their strikes — it saved lives. But your last missile killed innocent civilians. That’s UNACCEPTABLE.

Spoke to Bibi Netanyahu — very strongly. I said if you keep bombing, it’s a MAJOR violation. He agreed.

I don’t want war. I want STABILITY. I do NOT want regime change in Iran. That’s a mistake.

Thanks to Qatar and my incredible team. The 12-Day War is OVER. If either side violates — the response will be SWIFT and STRONG. PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH!” 🇺🇸

Trump’s tweet, typical in its style — caps lock, direct language, and strategic self-credit — quickly went viral, drawing praise from some and skepticism from others. The ceasefire agreement itself is reported to have been mediated quietly by Qatari officials, with indirect communication between Washington, Tehran, and Tel Aviv.

According to regional sources, Iran agreed to halt its strikes first, contingent upon Israel following suit. The delay in Israel’s response was reportedly negotiated to allow time for internal military orders to be recalled. Trump confirmed he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warned against further aggression.

“Israel must adhere. No more bombings. The world is watching,” Trump emphasized in his follow-up video message later in the day.

This announcement came after days of escalating attacks — Iranian drones and missiles targeted Israeli military installations and cities, including Tel Aviv and Beersheba, while Israeli jets conducted precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military command centers. The conflict had threatened to drag in regional players and even put U.S. military bases in the Gulf at risk.

Trump also made it clear that the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian facilities last weekend were intended as a warning, not a declaration of war. He called them a “spectacular military success” and claimed that several key nuclear sites were “obliterated” without civilian casualties.

Despite not holding office, Trump has maintained a strong diplomatic presence through unofficial channels. Aides confirmed that his longtime allies — including former Ambassador Richard Grenell and Senator Marco Rubio — played behind-the-scenes roles in pressuring both governments to de-escalate.

European leaders cautiously welcomed the news. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised the ceasefire, calling it “an urgent step toward stability,” while French President Emmanuel Macron said, “We support all diplomatic efforts that prioritize peace and restraint.”

At home, reactions were split. While Trump supporters hailed his leadership and credited him with averting a major war, critics accused him of bypassing official U.S. diplomatic institutions and complicating the Biden administration’s foreign policy.

Still, the situation on the ground appeared to calm. Air raid sirens fell silent across Israeli cities, and Iranian state media reported that Revolutionary Guard units had been ordered to stand down.

The United Nations Security Council has scheduled an emergency session to discuss the ceasefire and propose a framework for long-term peace. But for now, the guns are silent — and Trump, in his trademark style, is claiming victory.

“We did it. Peace — for now. But don’t test us,” Trump concluded.