US-Brokered Ceasefire Ends the Twelve-Day War Between Iran and Israel

A ceasefire brokered by the United States halts the Twelve-Day War between Iran and Israel, ending the most intense direct military confrontation between the two countries in history.

On June 24, 2025, under intense US pressure, Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire ending the Twelve-Day War — a conflict that had seen Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, US bombardment of nuclear facilities, and hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones raining down on Israel and US regional bases. Trump announced the ceasefire, calling it a "historic victory." The conflict killed hundreds in Iran, damaged multiple civilian and military sites, and significantly set back Iran's nuclear program. International reaction was sharply divided: Western allies largely supported the strikes as necessary nonproliferation action, while Russia, China, and most Muslim-majority countries condemned the attacks as illegal. The ceasefire was fragile, with Iran vowing to rebuild its nuclear capabilities.