Fragile Cease-Fire Holds Between Israel and Iran, Ending 12-Day War

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After a devastating 12-day war between Israel and Iran, a fragile cease-fire has taken hold, following a final volley of deadly strikes that infuriated President Trump. The details of the cease-fire are unclear, but it came together after Mr. Trump asked for Qatar's help, and the Qatari prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, persuaded Iran to end the fighting with Israel. The cease-fire was met with violence on both sides, with Iran firing a barrage of missiles at Israel, killing at least four people, and Israel responding with airstrikes on Iranian targets.

Key Takeaways:

  • The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Iran came into effect after President Trump asked Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for help in mediating a peace deal between the two countries.
  • The cease-fire was met with violence, with Iran firing a barrage of missiles at Israel, killing at least four people, and Israel responding with airstrikes on Iranian targets.
  • At least 606 people in Iran have been killed by Israeli strikes since the fighting began, while Iranian fire has killed 28 people in Israel.
  • The Israeli military's chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, said that Israeli forces were now shifting their attention back to Gaza as the cease-fire with Iran appeared to be holding.
  • The conflict with Iran began with Israeli airstrikes on June 13, and has been marked by hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones fired by Iran at Israel.
  • The United States struck three Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordo, a heavily fortified installation built into the side of a mountain, in a turning point in the war.
  • Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said in a phone call with the leader of the United Arab Emirates that Tehran was "ready to resolve issues at the negotiating table," suggesting a willingness to engage in diplomacy.

Statistics:

  • At least 606 people in Iran have been killed by Israeli strikes since the fighting began.
  • Iranian fire has killed 28 people in Israel.
  • 107 people in Iran were killed by Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours.
  • The conflict with Iran began with Israeli airstrikes on June 13.
  • The war has lasted for 12 days.
  • Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel in response to the Israeli airstrikes.
  • The United States struck three Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordo.

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