Overview

• President Trump announced on Truth Social that the ceasefire was in effect and urged both countries to respect the phased 24-hour halt to military operations.
• Under the deal Iran halted its strikes first, followed 12 hours later by Israel after declaring its military objectives achieved against Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
• US warplanes struck key Iranian nuclear facilities on June 20, drawing Iran’s retaliation with missile attacks on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
• Iran’s health ministry reported over 400 fatalities from Israeli bombardments, while Israeli emergency services confirmed at least 24 deaths from Iranian missile fire.
• Qatar’s prime minister mediated between Tehran and Washington, securing Iran’s commitment to the ceasefire and complementing broader international efforts to contain regional escalation.