UN Chief Applauds Trump’s Israel-Iran Ceasefire Amid Middle East Tensions

In a surprising turn of events, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres extended a rare nod of approval to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, commending his role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This comes mere days after Guterres sharply criticized U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region.

"I very much welcome President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran," Guterres stated, urging both nations to honor the agreement. He emphasized the toll the conflict has taken, noting, "The people of the two countries have already suffered too much." The U.N. chief expressed hope that this truce could inspire similar resolutions across the Middle East’s other flashpoints.

The ceasefire, dubbed by Trump as the end of the '12-Day War'—a likely nod to Israel’s 1967 Six-Day War—follows intense hostilities and U.S. military actions that Guterres had previously described as "a perilous turn" with potential "catastrophic consequences" for civilians and beyond. Yet, even as the ink dries on this fragile peace, tensions linger. Trump voiced frustration with both Israel and Iran, particularly over actions he deemed provocative just before and after the ceasefire’s implementation. He remains adamant that Iran will not rebuild its nuclear capabilities, vowing that Tehran’s ambitions in this arena are permanently off the table.

For now, the region holds its breath, with Trump asserting that both sides are equally eager to lay down arms. Whether this ceasefire holds or unravels remains a critical question for a part of the world weary of war but all too familiar with its return.