Israel–Iran Ceasefire: Has the War Really Ended? Israel–Iran Ceasefire: Has the War Really Ended? Background of the Conflict In 2025, a fierce 12-day war broke out between Israel and Iran, marked by airstrikes, cyber attacks, and geopolitical tension. Thousands of lives were lost, and millions displaced, sparking international concern. Trump's Announcement: “The War Is Over” On June 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media: "Israel and Iran have agreed to a complete and total ceasefire. Iran will stop attacks for 12 hours, then Israel will follow for the next 12. This will end the 12-Day War." Has the Ceasefire Actually Taken Effect? What the U.S. Says White House sources claim the ceasefire was achieved through Qatar’s mediation and direct U.S.-Iran contact. Iran allegedly accepted the proposal via Qatari officials. But What About Official Confi...