In a historic turn, Israel agrees to a ceasefire deal with Iran, eliminating what it called a looming 'nuclear threat.'

This agreement marks a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The ceasefire was brokered after months of backchannel diplomacy and rising global pressure to de-escalate the tension between the two nuclear-ambitious nations. Israeli officials confirmed that a formal understanding had been reached, citing Iran’s rollback on key nuclear activities as a primary factor behind the decision.

The ceasefire comes amid growing international concerns about the risk of full-scale war in the region. U.S. and European mediators reportedly played a vital role in finalizing the pact, which includes terms for mutual surveillance, reduced military presence at borders, and phased diplomatic normalization.

While skeptics warn of the fragile nature of this deal, early global reactions have been largely optimistic, with hopes pinned on this turning point for sustained peace in the Middle East.