WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced Monday that Iran and Israel have agreed to a phased ceasefire following a series of high-stakes U.S. airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. The declaration, made via Trump’s social media channels, marks what he described as the conclusion of the “12 Day War” — a term he coined that echoes the historic “Six-Day War” of 1967.

“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote, adding that Iran would begin the ceasefire at midnight Washington time, followed by Israel 12 hours later. No formal confirmations have been issued by either Iran or Israel, and the terms of the ceasefire remain unclear.

The White House reposted Trump’s announcement with a photo of him holding a red cap bearing the phrase, “Trump was right about everything.” The message came just hours before Trump’s planned departure for a NATO summit in the Netherlands, where he is expected to tout his mix of military aggression and diplomatic pressure as a successful strategy.

While the announcement has been greeted as a potentially stabilizing moment for the region, analysts caution that the situation remains highly volatile. Iran’s nuclear capabilities have likely been set back due to the bombings, but Tehran’s long-term intentions remain uncertain.

According to AP News sources, Trump ordered a barrage of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan — sites considered central to Iran’s uranium enrichment efforts. While the strikes demonstrated significant U.S. military capability, the extent of Iran’s remaining nuclear infrastructure remains unknown.

Vice President JD Vance, speaking on Fox News shortly after the ceasefire announcement, described the airstrikes as “a major reset moment for the region,” adding that any future attempts by Iran to develop nuclear weapons would be met with “a very, very powerful American military again.”

In response to the bombings, Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the first direct Iranian military action against the United States since the conflict escalated. Trump confirmed that 14 missiles were launched, 13 of which were intercepted, while one was allowed to continue on a non-threatening path. No U.S. casualties were reported.

“I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured,” Trump posted. “Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised the president’s actions, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump “has accomplished what no other president in history could ever imagine — the obliteration of the Iranian Regime’s nuclear program, and an unprecedented ceasefire between Israel and Iran.”

Former CIA Director and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told AP News that Iran’s limited response may indicate significant damage to its military capability and a desire to avoid further escalation.

Meanwhile, oil markets reacted with relative calm. Although concerns initially spiked that the war could disrupt global energy supplies — especially through the Strait of Hormuz — oil prices dropped nearly 5% to $65 per barrel on Monday. The White House responded to the dip by calling on U.S. and allied oil producers to “KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN.”

As tensions momentarily cool, the world will be watching to see if this ceasefire holds — and whether the “12 Day War” will be remembered as a turning point or a prelude to future instability.

According to AP News. Associated Press writers Stan Choe in New York, Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Matthew Lee and Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.