Donald Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement to end 12-day war

Vartha Bharati | 24-06-2025 | 05:44:00 IST

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Tehran/Tel Aviv: In a surprise social media announcement, US President Donald Trump declared that Israel and Iran have reached an agreement to implement a "Complete and Total Ceasefire," marking the end of what he called "The 12 Day War."

Trump stated that the ceasefire would begin in approximately six hours, allowing both sides to conclude their ongoing operations. According to his announcement, Iran will initiate the ceasefire, followed by Israel 12 hours later. A full 24 hours after the first cessation of hostilities, the war will be officially declared over.

“CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE... at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!” Trump wrote.

He emphasised that each side would remain “peaceful and respectful” during the respective ceasefire periods. Praising the "stamina, courage, and intelligence" of both nations, Trump asserted that the war, which he said could have escalated into a years-long regional disaster, had been averted.

Concluding his statement, Trump offered blessings to Israel, Iran, the Middle East, the United States, and “THE WORLD.”

There has been no immediate confirmation of the ceasefire agreement from Israeli or Iranian officials.

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Nagaland bypoll: Nearly 20 pc voter turnout recorded in Koridang seat in first two hours

09-04-2026 ¦ 09-04-2026 IST

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Kohima (PTI): Nearly 20 per cent of 22,382 electors exercised their franchise in Nagaland's Koridang Assembly bypoll in the first two hours of polling on Thursday, officials said.

The voting that commenced at 7 am across all 30 polling stations has so far been peaceful, they said.

The polling will continue till 4 pm.

Security has been significantly tightened across the constituency following violence on April 5 and 6, in which one person died, and several vehicles were damaged.

The byelection was necessitated by the demise of sitting BJP MLA Imkong L. Imchen in November last year.

A total of 22,382 electors, including 11,071 women, are eligible to decide the fate of six candidates in the fray.

The ruling People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) has fielded BJP nominee Daochier I. Imchen, while the Congress candidate is T. Chalukumba Ao. The National People’s Party (NPP) has nominated I. Abenjang, while the Independent candidates are Imchatoba Imchen, Imtiwapang, and Toshikaba.

Of the 30 polling stations, 13 have been categorised as vulnerable and 17 as critical, prompting deployment of additional security personnel and intensified surveillance measures. Two polling stations have been designated as all-women booths.

Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.