US President Donald Trump unilaterally declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, a move that surprised even his own administration and the involved nations. Trump claimed both countries sought his intervention for peace. He outlined a detailed ceasefire plan on social media, complete with a timeline, despite ongoing missile exchanges.
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