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Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to 'complete' ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation at the White House on June 21, following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. © Reuters
RINTARO TOBITA and KEN MORIYASU
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total" ceasefire, roughly 48 hours after American forces conducted strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.
Writing on Truth Social at about 6 p.m. on Monday in Washington, the president said the ceasefire process would start in about six hours, upon which time Iran will hold fire for 12 hours. If successful, Israel will begin its ceasefire for another 12 hours, Trump explained.
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