US President Donald Trump on Monday took to Truth Social and claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, saying, “Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, ‘PEACE!’” In his post, Trump said he recognized the urgency of the moment, writing, “I knew the time was NOW.” He framed the development as a win not just for the two nations, but for the broader region, stating, “The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS!”
Trump, who has long positioned himself as a dealmaker on the global stage, emphasized the potential for a new chapter between the two longtime adversaries. “Both Nations will see tremendous LOVE, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY in their futures. They have so much to gain, and yet, so much to lose if they stray from the road of RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH. The future for Israel & Iran is UNLIMITED, & filled with great PROMISE. GOD BLESS YOU BO,” he wrote, in a message blending diplomacy with spiritual appeal.
US President Donald Trump played a central role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday, following a dramatic escalation in hostilities, said a senior White House official.
According to the official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, Trump personally held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff simultaneously engaged in diplomatic efforts with Iranian counterparts.
The ceasefire agreement reportedly hinges on a key condition: Israel would halt its military operations if Iran refrained from launching any further attacks. The official said that Iran had signalled it was prepared to de-escalate, indicating no immediate plans for additional strikes. The breakthrough came after days of high-stakes deliberations, including Trump’s direct involvement in coordinating both sides.