BEERSHEBA, Israel: US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was in effect Tuesday after the deal initially faltered and the American leader expressed deep frustration with both sides.

Trump late Monday said a ceasefire had been agreed in the Iran-Israel conflict, after Iran conducted a restrained retaliation against a US base in Qatar.

US president congratulates Iran and Israel on ceasefire deal, but neither country has confirmed agreement to end war.