Iran–Israel Ceasefire Confirmed Amid Global Tensions: Trump Reacts as Markets Fluctuate
🕊️ Iran–Israel Ceasefire Declared After 12 Days of Conflict
🇮🇷 Tehran Confirms Temporary Truce Amid Missile Strikes
Tehran – After nearly two weeks of escalating violence, Iranian officials confirmed a temporary ceasefire agreement with Israel, effective as of 4:00 a.m. local time. The move follows intense international pressure from both regional allies and global powers to halt the growing humanitarian crisis and potential for a broader war.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, “This ceasefire is conditional and based on the principle of reciprocal de-escalation.” However, Iranian state media also reported that missile defense systems remain on standby, and “any violation will be met with force.”
🛰️ U.S. Bases in Qatar Remain on High Alert
Despite the ceasefire, the U.S. military base at Al Udeid in Qatar continues to operate at full alert after earlier reports of Iranian missile launches in the region. Pentagon sources denied that any U.S. facilities were directly hit but confirmed that Iran had tested the limits of regional red lines.
“We are monitoring the situation closely,” said General Curtis Lennox, adding that strategic assets have been repositioned “as a precaution.” Meanwhile, crude oil prices rose 3.7% amid fears of renewed fighting.
📱 Trump Weighs In on Truth Social
Former President Donald Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, shortly after the ceasefire was announced. In his post, he criticized the Biden administration’s “weak diplomacy” and warned that Iran “cannot be trusted to uphold any deal.” He added that the situation could have been avoided with “strong leadership and clear consequences.”
📉 Markets React: Crude Prices Up, Futures Dip
While the news of the ceasefire brought temporary relief, global markets responded with caution. S&P 500 futures dipped slightly, while gold and oil surged. Analysts believe the economic effects will depend on the ceasefire's duration and whether both sides adhere to the terms.
🕊️ Will the Peace Hold?
According to experts, this ceasefire is a fragile one. With prior violations from both Iran and Israel, analysts say “it's not a question of whether the ceasefire will break — it's a matter of when.” The United Nations and NATO have urged both parties to engage in sustained diplomatic dialogue to avoid further escalation.
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