US-Brokered Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Takes Effect
US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, marking the end of nearly two weeks of intense hostilities. Both sides claimed victory as the truce took effect, with Trump urging respect for the agreement. The conflict began on June 13 when Israel launched strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, which Iran responded to with missile and drone attacks. The US joined the fighting by striking three Iranian nuclear sites, including Natanz and Fordow, leading to Iran’s missile retaliation at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. No casualties were reported among US personnel, with Trump stating that the damage was minimal. The ceasefire comes amid the suspension of nuclear talks between Iran and the US, with both sides reporting significant casualties from the conflict.