Shortly after midnight, Eastern Mediterranean time, Donald Trump makes a surprise announcement on his platform Truth Social, declaring a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, brokered by U.S. efforts and Qatari mediation, starting Tuesday morning, June 24. It sounds like something straight out of a "believe it or not" story—after twelve brutal days of war that exhausted both sides.
The story begins with Iran retaliating for U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities by targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar, having first informed both the sovereign of the base and the sovereign of the land—one of whom remains one of Iran’s few Arab friends, and whose investments in Iran during the harshest sanctions were based on the principle of “a friend in need is a friend indeed.”
Qatar announces its interception of the incoming missiles using defense systems over which it holds no real control. No casualties, no significant damage. Qatar condemns the “shameful act” and “blatant aggression” while reserving the right to respond. A press conference is held by second-tier Qatari officials—conspicuously absent are the key decision-makers. They denounce the act as lacking in ethics and good neighborliness, and recount their heroic interception of missiles without warheads.
The price: Qatar swallows the strike in exchange for a ceasefire. The American sovereign over the base, which even the Emir of Qatar cannot enter without prior permission, retracts his earlier public warning that “Iran would be making a grave mistake if it retaliates against U.S. strikes.” Apparently, it’s no big deal if the strike hits our most loyal friend’s soil.
Arab TV talk shows erupt, especially on the Arabs’ #1 satellite channel and the wishful-thinking analysts’ island, shocked by the rockets lighting up Doha’s sky. Commentators don’t know where to begin or end—unable to believe the act came from the very side whose narrative they zealously promoted.
Panic spreads across Doha's markets; frightened people don’t understand what’s going on. There’s no one to calm them down. "These are just fireworks shaped like rockets," someone might say.
Meanwhile, fighters on the ground race against the clock after Donald Trump gives them six hours to inflict maximum damage. That night turns bloody—unprecedented violence in Tehran since the war began, and similar bloodshed in Beersheba. Both sides make sure to claim the final blow, sparking disputes over who gets the credit.
Trump reappears to warn both sides, asking Netanyahu to call back his jets—though they dump their payloads on worthless targets on their way back. A farce too ridiculous for even elementary school students in third-world countries.
This is how wars begin and end in Donald Trump’s era—treachery at the start, lies and deceit at the end. The world must be alert, optimistic, and pure-hearted to understand the meaning in between.
The roar of jets and the shriek of missiles above the heads of the Middle East’s jungle dwellers go silent. The combatants will now search for proof of their victories while concealing their failures.
Netanyahu, the self-proclaimed “Master of Security,” returns to the scene with divine blessings, having prayed at the Western Wall at the start and end of this chapter. He claims that Israel has just neutralized its primary existential threat: Iran’s nuclear project—now allegedly destroyed, disabled, or buried in rubble. As for the missile program, he calls it a leftover shell of what it was. Israel, he claims, will study the war’s shortcomings to better prepare for the next round.
They’ve built a new army of informants inside Iran, to be rebuilt after the damage. The path to Tehran is now "open and easy," only requiring travel time. The U.S. has now played a direct role in eliminating the threat. And for those wondering about the fate of enriched uranium—Netanyahu claims it's now somewhere under Israeli observation. The centrifuges? Destroyed, buried, or turned into recyclable scrap.
As for why the war ended without a formal agreement: there’s nothing left to agree on. If Iran rebuilds its capabilities, Israeli jets are ready, with no need for justification or agreements. As for Iran’s top leadership and nuclear scientists—“may God have mercy on them,” he says. Even Hezbollah affiliates in Tehran were eliminated.
To the question: Is Israel now more secure than it was twelve days ago? The answer is a confident yes. For how long? No one knows. Only force ensures peace—whether directly or via shadow wars. This conflict, Netanyahu says, is eternal—until the fall of the Iranian regime, like others before it, who now lie in history’s trash bin, with no one left to help them.
On the Iranian side, things are more complicated. They struggle to highlight victories and cover up losses—particularly the visible destruction in Israel. Their narrative centers on betrayal and resilience. Despite everything, they say, Iran stood its ground and threatened Israel’s very existence. Were it not for unconditional U.S. support, Israel would have crumbled.
Iran’s nuclear program, they say, is still revivable within days—catching the enemy off guard. They refuse to give up uranium enrichment on Iranian soil. The regime survived what would’ve toppled any other state. It’s a miracle. Only divine intervention saved Iran and its Islamic system.
The sacrifices made are “small” compared to the cause of Jerusalem and Islamic sanctities. Arabs and Muslims should reconsider their ties with the enemy. As for preventing future attacks? Only building greater power can guarantee that.
Regarding the massive espionage networks that aided the enemy—many have been neutralized. The hunt for the rest continues, with public support. Negotiations with the U.S.? If they resume, they will be on Iran’s terms. The U.S. and Europe know Iran’s red lines, which are now firmer than ever.
The IAEA will be barred from Iranian territory until it reforms its behavior, which directly enabled the aggression. Withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will be reviewed based on developments. As for building a nuclear weapon to deter future attacks—only the Supreme Leader can change Khomeini’s fatwa banning nuclear weapons.
So what of Donald Trump, the man who started and ended the war?
He declares, “We’ve snatched the bomb from Iran’s hands. The nuclear program is destroyed. Anyone who doubts it belongs to the fake news media.”
He claims the conditions are more favorable than ever for peace—but there’s no rush. The urgency is gone. If Iran wants to resume its nuclear project, it knows the conditions: no enrichment on its soil, dismantling offensive missile programs, cutting ties with destabilizing militias (even if they’re now in “clinical death”).
These groups must be unplugged from life support and allowed to die quietly. Sanctions will remain until Iran becomes a “normal state” like others in the region. Any violations will be met with force—if not U.S. force, then Israel’s.
Regime change is now Israel’s top priority—though it may differ from America’s vision. But a regime offering only war, death, and destruction to its people must leave the stage.
Conclusion:
The whole world watched, but neither the U.S. nor Israel allowed anyone else a seat at the table. The Iranian nuclear file is their exclusive domain. Anyone speaking on it must stay within the red lines passed through European intermediaries, which Iran flatly rejected.
The war is over, and all sides claim victory. Things return to their previous state—as if nothing changed. Iran will start gathering the pieces of its nuclear and missile programs—it won’t start from scratch. The U.S. and Israel will keep a close watch. They, too, won’t start from scratch—preparing for the next round.
And next time, the goal won’t just be Iran’s weapons—it will be the regime itself. All signs point to that chapter not being far off.
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