Trump Secures Historic Israel–Iran Cease-Fire: Will Iran Honor the Deal?
A Bold Announcement
President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social on June 23, 2025, to announce what he described as a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran, set to begin within hours and end the 12-day war that had pushed the region to the brink of all-out conflict. Trump stated that Iran would begin the cease-fire first, followed shortly by Israel, and hailed the effort as a diplomatic breakthrough that only he could achieve.
“There will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours… for 12 hours…),” Trump wrote, adding that “the War is over.”
Reactions from the World Stage
United Nations envoys and European Union diplomats cautiously welcomed the announcement but stopped short of confirming it independently.
No official press releases from the governments of Iran or Israel had been issued as of this writing, leading many to question Tehran’s sincerity in following through.
U.S. allies, including France and Egypt, praised the reduction in hostilities but emphasized that Iran must prove it intends to de-escalate permanently.
Skepticism Aimed at Iran, Not Trump
While President Trump’s announcement stunned global observers, skepticism centers not around him, but rather around Iran’s willingness to hold to its word:
Iran has previously denied direct negotiations with the United States, let alone with Israel.
Tehran’s leaders have not publicly acknowledged any agreement or intention to cease hostilities.
Intelligence agencies remain on high alert, monitoring for potential deception or delays in compliance.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials have reportedly paused further airstrikes pending confirmation that Iran will initiate the cease-fire as outlined.
Context: What Led to This?
Over the past 12 days, Iran and Israel have exchanged strikes, triggering global concern about a broader war.
The United States, under Trump’s pressure campaign and influence abroad, leveraged diplomatic backchannels to broker this deal.
Trump had previously stated that Iran’s economic collapse and isolation would leave it no choice but to make peace.
Final Thoughts
Whether or not Iran honors this agreement remains to be seen, but Trump has once again placed himself at the center of Middle East diplomacy, defying critics who claimed such a breakthrough was impossible. While mainstream media and global institutions wait for further verification, many of Trump’s supporters see this as yet another example of his ability to negotiate peace where others have failed.
The world now watches Tehran. Will they follow through—or was this a stall tactic to regroup?
References
Fox News Staff. (2025, June 23). Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran, VP Vance calls it 'testament to leadership'. Fox News Channel.
Fox News Politics. (2025, June 23). Trump declares '12-Day War' officially over after brokering cease-fire. Fox News Network.
Trump, D. J. [@realDonaldTrump]. (2025, June 23). CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE... [Social media post]. Truth Social.
