Following the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement he mediated between the two longtime adversaries, US President Donald Trump has lashed out at both Israel and Iran, warning that further military action will violate the truce and exacerbate tensions.
According to reports, Trump, who announced the staggered ceasefire late Monday, stated that both nations had “fully agreed” to end hostilities, describing the move as a “breakthrough” after a “12-day war.”
However, just hours before the ceasefire was about to go into effect on Tuesday, the Israeli government accused Iran of breaking the rules, which Tehran promptly rejected, raising new concerns about the fragile truce.
The ceasefire was scheduled to begin at 4:00 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, but Israel said that Iran fired missiles quickly after it began. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office criticized the move and threatened to “respond forcefully” to any attack.
“Israel will not stand idle in the face of provocation,” the office stated, cautioning that Tel Aviv has the right to protect itself.
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In response, Iranian authorities denied violating the cease-fire, accused Israel of making “false claims” and warned that they would not hesitate to respond.
“Any renewed aggression will be met with a decisive, firm, and timely response,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry said in a televised statement. POCO smartphones.
Trump, apparently enraged by the developments, resorted to his Truth Social platform to rant, accusing both sides of undermining a peace initiative he had tirelessly promoted.
“The cease-fire is in effect! Thank you for paying attention to this topic!” Trump posted, emphasizing that no more attacks should occur.
In a subsequent post packed with rage and expletives, Trump warned that any additional Israeli assault of Iran would violate the terms of the agreement.
“All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave’ to Iran,” he said in his trademark dramatic flair.
Despite Trump’s warnings, Israeli soldiers allegedly hit a radar station north of Tehran in what officials called a “limited response.”
However, following a direct contact between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump, the Israeli government declared that future assaults would be halted awaiting diplomatic consultations.
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