Trump announces Israel-Iran agreement on ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has announced Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire.
Trump said on social media on Monday, "It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE."
Israel and Iran have not made any official announcements.
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