Missiles fall, buildings crumble: How the Israel-Iran ceasefire politics unfolded after 12 days – in pics​

Tensions continue to flare in the Middle East as Israel accuses Iran of breaking the US brokered ceasefire, launching major strikes on regime targets in Tehran. Iran denies the claims, escalating uncertainty. (AP images)

US President Donald Trump earlier announced on his Truth Social post a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In his statement, he mentioned the "cease fire would start in approximately 6 hours," following the completion of “in progress, final missions” by both sides. (AP image)

Just hours before ceasefire talks, Iran had launched missile strikes on the US operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The attack, was claimed to be retaliation for a US air operation that targeted key Iranian nuclear sites. (File image)

The United States, earlier in the week had carried out major airstrikes under the code name 'operation midnight hammer' on three of Iran’s most critical nuclear facilities i.e Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. (AP image)

Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s missile attack on the air base in Qatar as “weak and ineffective,” stating that most of the missiles were intercepted. He urged Iran to proceed to peace. (AP image)

Tehran was shaken by a series of powerful explosions early Tuesday morning, just hours before the planned ceasefire was set to take effect. (AP image)

Israel announced that it has accepted a bilateral ceasefire with Iran, bringing an end to 12 days of hostilities. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed his cabinet that Israel had achieved the goals of operation “Rising Lion” (X/@netanyahu)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a defiant statement, asserting that Iran remains resolute despite ongoing conflict and ceasefire discussions.“Those who know the Iranian people and their history know that the Iranian nation isn’t a nation that surrenders” (AP image)

President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to the Emir of Qatar for efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, following the Iranian missile strike on the US base in Qatar. He confirmed that no Qatar or American citizen were harmed in the attack. (AP image)