“I Finally Slept Through the Night”: U.S. Ambassador Relieved as Iranian Missile Strikes Subside After Ceasefire

According to Saed News,
Twelve days of intense missile bombardments by the Islamic Republic of Iran into Israeli territory have left a deep psychological and strategic imprint, prompting a rare moment of public relief from American officials stationed in the region. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that, for the first time since the escalation began, he was able to sleep through the night without seeking refuge in a bomb shelter.

Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Huckabee shared his experience: “After weeks of running to shelters, last night I finally slept straight through. It felt amazing.” His statement came shortly after a U.S.-mediated ceasefire took effect on Tuesday morning, temporarily halting hostilities between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

Israeli media outlets had previously reported on the psychological toll of Iran’s long-range missile strikes, which penetrated deep into what the Israeli government refers to as the "home front." These attacks, including a strike on the Al Udeid airbase in Qatar—home to U.S. forces—marked a significant escalation in Iran’s retaliatory campaign.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who played a key role in brokering the ceasefire, confirmed its implementation amid increasing pressure to de-escalate the spiraling conflict. Meanwhile, Israel’s cabinet released a formal statement claiming it had “achieved all strategic objectives,” though it acknowledged the deaths of at least eight Israeli personnel in the latest round of hostilities.

While the guns may be silent—for now—the geopolitical reverberations are far from over. The ceasefire provides temporary relief, but the deepening rift between Iran and Israel, and the increasingly visible American role in containing it, suggest a fragile calm with the potential to unravel at any moment.