Iran responded to the previous day's American nuclear facility strikes by launching rockets at US bases in Qatar and Iraq, with initial reports emerging around 5 PM. Qatar confirmed no casualties from the attack on American installations within its territory. The escalation prompted Trump and his team to convene emergency meetings at the White House.
By late evening, Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, marking an abrupt end to the cycle of retaliation that began with America's "Midnight Hammer" operation. The announcement came after financial markets had remained surprisingly stable despite the military exchanges.
Meanwhile, the Van Eerd corruption trial continued with judicial observations about the former Jumbo executive's collecting habits. Trump confirmed his attendance at the NATO summit in The Hague, where escalating Middle East tensions were expected to overshadow the alliance's agenda. Artists maintained their boycott of the Milkshake festival over Gaza policy, while domestic concerns included debates about elderly drivers following a fatal accident.