Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran are seeking an immediate ceasefire following renewed overnight strikes in the Middle East.
This development follows a period of escalation between the two nations. A successful ceasefire could prevent a wider regional conflict, and stabilize volatile diplomatic relations in the Middle East.
Trump said the progress on Truth Social on June 24, 2025 [1]. He said that both nations are looking for a way to end the hostilities immediately after the recent strikes [1].
"Israel and Iran are looking for an immediate ceasefire," Trump wrote on Truth Social [1].
While the former president noted that negotiations for peace are continuing, he clarified that certain restrictions would remain in place. He said that the parties are working toward a ceasefire, but the blockade will remain until a final deal is reached [2].
Trump later provided a more definitive update during a live briefing. "The ceasefire is now in effect," Trump said [3].
These statements suggest that diplomatic discussions to end the conflict were progressing rapidly. The timeline indicates a shift from active strikes to a negotiated pause in fighting within a single day [1], [3].
Trump did not provide specific details regarding the terms of the final deal or the nature of the blockade mentioned in his social media posts [2]. However, he said that the immediate goal was the cessation of violence between the two states.
“"Israel and Iran are looking for an immediate ceasefire,"”
The announcement of a ceasefire by a former U.S. president suggests a high-level diplomatic effort to mediate between Israel and Iran. By linking the ceasefire to a continuing blockade, the strategy appears to use military pressure as leverage to ensure the terms of a final peace deal are met, rather than offering an unconditional cessation of hostilities.
