Trump says Israel, Iran agree to ceasefire to end what he names ‘The 12-Day War’
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More news: Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total CEASEFIRE”, to begin “in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions”.
What they said: In a post on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump said “Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL,” he said.
“On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, “THE 12 DAY WAR.”
Trump says it’s time for peace after Iran strike, thanks Iran for warning
More news: Donald Trump declared “it’s time for peace” after Iran’s missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, calling the Iranian response “very weak” and “effectively countered”.
In a series of Truth Social posts, Trump said 14 missiles were fired, 13 were intercepted and one was allowed through because it posed no threat.
What they said: “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,” he said.
“Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”
Trump said no Americans were harmed and “hardly any damage was done”. He also thanked Qatar’s Emir for his efforts and noted “no Qataris [were] killed or wounded”.
The context: Reuters reported a senior Iranian official said the country would continue its retaliation in response to US airstrikes. Meanwhile, Israel continued its offensive in Tehran, striking Revolutionary Guard command centres and the capital’s main political prison.
Earlier, Trump had called on the US and other oil-producing nations to ramp up output as oil prices swung in the aftermath of American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
He pushed for increased production while the White House issued stronger warnings to Iran not to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.
“To the Department of Energy: DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!” Trump posted on social media, adding, “EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!”
His comments came just hours before Iran launched its missile strikes.
Iran reportedly not done retaliating, as Qatar warns it may respond
More news: A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran will continue its retaliation in response to US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
The official added that Iran has “the necessary rationality to begin diplomacy after punishing the aggressor,” but said Israeli and US attacks must stop for talks to begin, Reuters reported.
The context: Meanwhile, US officials also told the news agency that no Iranian missiles appeared to have struck Al Udeid air base in Qatar, based on initial assessments.
Qatar, which said its air defences successfully thwarted the attack and confirmed no casualties, had closed its airspace ahead of the anticipated strike.
In a social media post, Qatar Foreign Affairs spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the country reserves the right to respond “in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression.”
The Monday strike (early Tuesday AEST), which Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed it launched and said also targeted Iraq, prompted the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait to follow Qatar in shutting their airspace.
Iran reportedly gave prior warning through diplomatic channels to both Doha and Washington to minimise casualties, and so the base had been evacuated in advance.
Wall Street rises, oil drops as Iran retaliation seen as limited
More news: Stock prices were rising on Wall Street on Monday (Tuesday AEST) as investors viewed Iran’s missile retaliation against US strikes as less severe than feared, with attacks intercepted and no reported casualties.
The context: According to media reports, Iran informed Qatar in advance of its missile strikes on US bases, prompting a temporary airspace closure. The New York Times reported the advance warning was intended to minimise casualties.
Oil prices fell sharply, with West Texas Intermediate dropping below US$70 per barrel, as concerns about supply disruption from the Middle East eased.
Equity markets also gained after Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she would support cutting interest rates as soon as July.
The numbers: The Dow was 0.68% higher in the early afternoon, the S&P 500 was up 0.77% and the Nasdaq 0.89% higher, driven by Tesla shares, which surged 9.7% after the company launched its self-driving taxis in Austin over the weekend.
The numbers: West Texas Intermediate dropped below US$70 per barrel, down more than 5% in afternoon trading.
The Dow was 0.68% higher, the S&P 500 was up 0.77% and the Nasdaq 0.89% higher, driven by Tesla shares, which surged 9.7% after the company launched its self-driving taxis in Austin over the weekend.
Iran retaliates with missile attack on US bases, Qatar says strike intercepted
More news: Iran launched multiple missiles at US military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday (Tuesday AEST) in retaliation for US strikes on its nuclear facilities, according to Iranian media, and Israeli and Arab officials first cited by Axios.
At least 10 missiles were reportedly launched toward Qatar and at least one toward Iraq. Explosions were heard over Doha and air defence systems were activated, according to Reuters.
Iran’s armed forces called the strike on Al Udeid Air Base “devastating and powerful”. In a statement cited by Reuters, the armed forces also said they will not leave any attack on Iran's territory unanswered under any circumstances.
The context: Qatar had earlier closed its airspace due to rising regional tensions and later reported that the missile barrage was intercepted with “no incident” and “no casualties,” Bloomberg reported.
The White House and the Department of Defense had earlier said they were closely monitoring potential threats. US President Donald Trump was meeting with his national security team, after on Sunday warning that any retaliation by Iran “will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed” during the weekend US strikes.
Qatar shuts airspace after US strikes on Iran prompt security warnings
The news: Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace “as part of a series of precautionary measures” amid Iranian threats of retaliation following US strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites over the weekend.
The move came after the US and UK embassies in Doha advised citizens to “shelter in place,” for now.
Qatar hosts the Al Udeid Air Base, the regional headquarters of US Central Command and a key hub for US forces in the Middle East. Qatar is also home to Qatar Airways, a major regional carrier, and the Al Jazeera news network.
The context: Iranian officials repeated threats to retaliate against the US following Sunday’s airstrikes, though the country had yet to act in a meaningful way more than 24 hours later.
However, two US officials told Reuters Washington assessed that Iran could “soon” carry out attacks targeting American forces in the Middle East.
What they said: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military spokesperson warned in a recorded English-language message, “Mr Trump, the gambler, you may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it.”
In a statement published in Qatar’s state-owned news agency, its foreign ministry said the temporary closure of its airspace was “part of a series of precautionary measures taken in response to recent developments in the region,”
“The Ministry reiterated its emphasis that the security and safety of all individuals on the territory of the State of Qatar remains a top priority, and that Qatar will not hesitate to take the necessary preventive measures in this regard.”
The sources: Reuters, Qatar News Agency, The New York Times
