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Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Announced After 12-Day Conflict

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US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after a 12-day conflict, effective within 24 hours. Trump's statement, posted on his Truth Social platform, outlined the terms of the agreement, calling for Iran to cease its strikes against Israel by 2pm, followed by Israel stopping its bombing of Iran by 8pm. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement, stating that Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning AEST, following a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.
  • Trump's statement outlined the terms of the agreement, with Iran to cease its strikes against Israel by 2pm and Israel to stop its bombing of Iran by 8pm.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement, stating that Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.
  • The ceasefire was welcomed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who reiterated calls for peace in the Middle East and offered assistance to Australians in the region.
  • The Israeli military has issued new evacuation warnings for Tehran, telling residents to flee parts of the city.
  • Iran fired missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which houses US troops, as well as the air forces of Qatar and Britain.
  • The Qatar Defence Ministry reported that 19 missiles were fired, with one making landfall.
  • The US and Iran have differing accounts of the attack, with Trump describing it as "very weak" and Iran describing it as "powerful and destructive".
  • The US has not ruled out retaliation, despite Trump's public calls for peace.

Statistics:

  • 14 missiles were fired by Iran, with 13 intercepted and one passing by air defences (according to Trump).
  • 19 missiles were fired by Iran, with one landfall (according to the Qatar Defence Ministry).
  • 12 days had passed since the conflict began.
  • 2pm is the deadline for Iran to cease its strikes against Israel.
  • 8pm is the deadline for Israel to stop its bombing of Iran.
  • 8am Wednesday is the time when the "an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World" (according to Trump).

Sources:

  • "US President Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran after 12-day conflict" by Angus Thomson, from Unknown Source.
  • "Iran fires missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, killing no one" by The Qatar Defence Ministry.
  • "Israeli military issues evacuation warnings for Tehran after ceasefire announcement" by CNN.
  • "Iran says 'no ceasefire' deal reached with Israel" by Associated Press.
  • "Australian government welcomes Trump's ceasefire announcement" by Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia.

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