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Twelve-Day War Ends in Ceasefire as Trump’s Mid East Win Sparks Media Meltdown
Main Event:
Former President Donald Trump announces a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran after a 12-day war.
The ceasefire is structured in phases: Iran begins first, followed by Israel, with a full cessation of hostilities within 24 hours.
Key Developments:
The conflict escalated after Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a symbolic Iranian missile retaliation targeting a U.S. base in Qatar.
Iran's response was calibrated and pre-warned, aiming to avoid full-scale war while maintaining domestic and international posture.
Ben emphasizes that Iran's actions were…
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