Key Facts
• June 25, 2025: Trump declared the ’12-Day War’ between Israel and Iran over.
• U.S. attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting rapid conflict resolution.
• Trump announced plans to negotiate with Iran next week on nuclear development.
• He stated, ‘We don’t care about an agreement, only that Iran has no nuclear weapons.’
• NATO summit in The Hague included a 50-minute press conference by Trump.
• Trump praised Iran’s efforts, calling them ‘brave fighters.’
• U.S. imposed strong economic sanctions under the ‘maximum pressure’ policy.
• Trump acknowledged Iran’s need for funds to rebuild and supported China buying Iranian oil.
Summary
On June 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the end of the ’12-Day War’ between Israel and Iran, following U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump plans to negotiate with Iran next week, though he expressed indifference toward reaching a nuclear agreement, emphasizing the prevention of Iranian nuclear weapons. Speaking at a NATO summit in The Hague, Trump highlighted Iran’s bravery during the conflict and hinted at potential future cooperation. Despite maintaining economic sanctions under the ‘maximum pressure’ policy, Trump acknowledged Iran’s financial needs for reconstruction and supported China’s purchase of Iranian oil. The developments mark a shift toward a more conciliatory tone in U.S.-Iran relations.
