Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Live: Trump Wants End to ‘12 Day War’

President Trump responded with anger when there was continued fire between Israel and Iran after a U.S.-brokered cease-fire went into effect. But in subsequent hours, there were initial signs that the cease-fire might be holding.

Israel said on Tuesday that it was lifting nearly all wartime restrictions on civilian movement and economic activity, and the Israeli airport authority said Ben Gurion and Haifa airports are returning to full activity.

Israel had earlier Tuesday confirmed the cease-fire, saying it had achieved its war aims having removed a “dual existential threat” from Iran’s nuclear and ballistic-missile programs. Iran’s foreign minister had said his country would stop its attacks as long as Israel did. Trump also made clear the U.S. wasn’t seeking a regime change in Iran.

Trump announced the cease-fire on social media Monday evening, hours after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar in a telegraphed attack that caused no injuries or deaths. Trump said the early notice and lack of casualties left the door open for an end to the fighting.

Trump said the deal was brokered after both sides had come to him “almost simultaneously.” Qatar played a role.

None of the parties to the cease-fire has revealed the terms of the deal.

The chief of staff of Israel’s military said it is shifting its focus back to Gaza from its airborne operations against Iran.

U.S. forces intercepted at least five one-way attack drones launched against their bases beside Baghdad airport and in western Iraq, a U.S. official said.

Oil prices extended their slide.

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