Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran
United States President Donald Trump says that Iran and Israel have agreed to a 'complete and total' ceasefire that will come into effect in the coming hours.
Trump's announcement on Monday came shortly after an Iranian missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base hosting US troops in Qatar.
'On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, 'THE 12 DAY WAR,'' Trump said in a social media post.
'This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!'
Neither Israel nor Iran has confirmed the agreement.
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