Iran declares ceasefire after missile attack kills 7 in Israel; Qatar mediates, Trump claims peace role

In a dramatic escalation followed by a sudden de-escalation, Iran declared a ceasefire this morning following a missile strike on the Israeli city of Be’er Sheva, which claimed the lives of seven Israeli civilians. The attack, carried out around 4 AM, prompted swift reactions from international players and set the stage for urgent diplomatic negotiations.

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Just hours after the deadly strike, Iran announced it would halt all military action against Israel, provided Israel reciprocates. In response, Israel stated it would implement its own ceasefire 12 hours later, signaling a fragile but potentially stabilizing pause in hostilities.

The move comes amid ongoing backchannel peace talks mediated by Qatar, which has reportedly played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the two nations. The talks, held secretly over the past several days, are believed to have laid the groundwork for the current ceasefire agreement.

Interestingly, US President Donald Trump also entered the picture, declaring a ceasefire on social media even before the official statements from either Iran or Israel. In what many observers see as a bid to position himself as a global peace figure, Trump emphasized his role in fostering dialogue and hinted at ambitions for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Today’s developments come shortly after the US officially urged both sides to end hostilities, stating that continued violence would only worsen regional instability. With ceasefire announcements now in place from Iran, Israel, and indirect affirmation from Trump, the world watches closely to see if peace will hold.