Overview
- Trump brokered a June 23 ceasefire through direct talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Qatari leaders to halt a 12-day conflict sparked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites
- Hours after agreeing to halt hostilities, Iran launched missiles into southern Israel that killed at least four civilians in Beersheba while Israel struck multiple targets near Tehran
- Trump publicly rebuked both governments for breaching the truce, warning Israel to “bring your pilots home” and cautioning Iran against further attacks
- Following a terse phone call from Trump, Israeli jets largely stood down and performed a symbolic “plane wave” toward Iran instead of carrying out planned bomb runs
- Washington and Doha are intensifying diplomatic outreach to prevent further escalation and secure compliance with the ceasefire