Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a formal ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, marking what he called the official end to the 12-day war that has rocked the Middle East. In a dramatic statement posted Monday evening, Trump declared that both nations had agreed to halt all hostilities in a staggered 24-hour ceasefire window, beginning in approximately six hours.
According to the announcement, Iran will initiate a 12-hour ceasefire first, allowing time for both sides to conclude ongoing military operations. Following that, Israel will implement its own 12-hour ceasefire, after which the war will be officially considered over. Trump hailed the deal as a significant achievement and praised the “Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence” of both countries for averting a prolonged regional conflict.
“This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will,” Trump said in the message, which bore his signature and title: President of the United States of America. While it was not immediately clear whether the announcement was officially endorsed by either government, Trump presented the ceasefire as a done deal and called on the world to recognize the end of the hostilities.
The surprise ceasefire comes after nearly two weeks of heavy bombardment, cyberattacks, and retaliatory strikes between the two regional adversaries. Trump ended his message with a sweeping appeal for unity and peace, invoking divine blessings on Israel, Iran, the Middle East, and the world. Observers are now waiting to see if the ceasefire terms hold and whether official statements from Tehran and Tel Aviv confirm the conclusion of the conflict.
![Five Key Takeaways from Trump-Starmer Meeting in the UK Aylesbury, UK – September 18, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented a united front on major global issues during a joint press conference at Chequers, wrapping up Trump’s three-day visit to the United Kingdom. Despite recent tensions between Washington and European allies, the meeting underscored strong transatlantic ties as the two leaders discussed Ukraine, NATO, Gaza, Afghanistan, and more. 1. Trump Says Putin ‘Let Him Down’ Over Ukraine President Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the prolonged war in Ukraine, admitting he underestimated the challenge of resolving the conflict. “I thought it would be easiest because of my relationship with President Putin, but he’s let me down,” Trump said. PM Starmer reiterated the UK’s commitment to supporting Ukraine, vowing to increase pressure on Russia and push for a lasting peace deal. 2. Divergence on Gaza, But Unity Against Hamas While both leaders condemned Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, they differed on the broader approach to the Gaza conflict. Trump avoided criticizing Israel’s ongoing military campaign, which has killed over 65,000 Palestinians, calling October 7 “one of the worst days in the history of humanity.” Starmer's previous pledge to recognize a Palestinian state was noted as a “point of disagreement,” but Trump praised the UK leader’s strong stance against Hamas. 3. Trump Praises NATO and Increased Defense Spending Once a vocal NATO critic, Trump struck a different tone, applauding the alliance’s commitment to boost defense spending. “I want to thank NATO and our wonderful head of NATO, Mark [Rutte]… They’ve done a great job,” he said, highlighting a new pledge for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense. Trump emphasized U.S. support in supplying weapons to NATO allies, stressing that the alliance was now “paying its fair share.” 4. Bagram Airbase Back in Focus Trump hinted at possible negotiations with the Taliban for the U.S. to regain access to the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, which was vacated in 2021 during the Biden administration’s withdrawal. “We’re trying to get it back,” Trump said, citing its strategic location near China’s nuclear facilities. The Taliban, however, quickly dismissed the proposal, stating they welcome engagement with the U.S. but will not allow any foreign military presence. 5. Trump Weighs in on Kimmel Firing Trump also addressed the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC, following political controversy over remarks involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. “Jimmy Kimmel was fired because he had bad ratings… He’s not a talented person,” Trump said, dismissing concerns about free speech and framing the firing as a business decision. Conclusion: The Trump-Starmer meeting reflected a broad effort to reinforce U.S.-UK ties amid ongoing global crises. While areas of disagreement remain, particularly on Middle East policy, both leaders signaled alignment on Ukraine, NATO, and global security cooperation.](https://trendbrio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USA-TRUMP-BRITAIN-AND-KEIR-STARMER.webp)