Trump Brokers Israel-Iran Ceasefire Ending Twelve-Day War

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Trump announced a ceasefire brokered with Qatar’s help, ending the twelve-day Israel-Iran war. Despite initial violations by both sides - Trump posted “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” and called Netanyahu to abort a retaliatory strike while Israeli jets were already en route - the ceasefire ultimately held. The conflict had killed over 1,062 Iranians and 28 Israelis (27 civilians including a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor and 7-year-old Ukrainian cancer patient). Iran had launched 550+ ballistic missiles and 1,000+ suicide drones at Israel, with Israeli/American defenses achieving approximately 90% interception.

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump Brokers Israel-Iran Ceasefire Ending Twelve-Day War.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, June 24, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-06-24--trump-brokers-israel-iran-ceasefire-after-twelve-day-war/