President Trump's recent decision to attack Iranian nuclear facilities has escalated tensions. Despite signs of a ceasefire from Trump, Iran responded with missile strikes on a U.S. base, though indicated a willingness to de-escalate. Trump's statements highlighted hopes for peace, yet reports contradicted his claims of a ceasefire agreement, underscoring the uncertainty that follows military actions. The situation remains fluid, with both sides navigating a delicate path between conflict and diplomacy.
Even as it attacked, there were signs that Iran was looking for an off-ramp from a confrontation with the United States. Three Iranian officials said their government had given advance notice that the missile strike was coming, to minimize potential casualties, and President Trump responded with an olive branch online.
Trump posted on social media Monday evening that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire, ending what he called a '12-day war.' Shortly after Trump's post, CNN reported that Iran had not received a ceasefire proposal, and other news organizations reported at first that neither Israeli nor Iranian officials had confirmed the news.
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