Trump Warns Israel After Ceasefire With Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Israel not to launch more attacks on Iran—just hours after he said a ceasefire between the two countries had started.
Trump used strong language to criticize both Iran and Israel, as each side blamed the other for breaking the ceasefire that was arranged by the U.S. and Qatar.
Earlier, Israel said Iran broke the truce and promised to strike back. But Iran denied firing any missiles and said it would defend itself if Israel kept attacking.
When Did the Ceasefire Begin?
The ceasefire was announced by Trump just after 5:00 a.m. GMT on Tuesday. He told both countries, “Please do not violate it!” on his social media platform, Truth Social.
About an hour later, Israel said it had agreed to the U.S. plan for peace, after Iran said it would stop attacking if Israel did the same.
However, soon after, Israel claimed that Iran had launched more missiles. Trump had earlier said the two sides had “fully agreed” to stop fighting, calling it the end of the “12-day war.”
This all happened after Iran fired missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, saying it was a response to U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
What Did Trump Say?
Trump posted on Truth Social, telling Israel, “Do not drop those bombs” on Iran. Later, speaking outside the White House, he said he was upset with both sides.
He claimed only one rocket was fired after the ceasefire started, and warned Israel not to overreact. “These guys need to calm down,” he added.
He also said both countries didn’t seem to know what they were doing. Later, he repeated that the ceasefire was still in effect.
How Did Iran and Israel React?
A couple of hours after agreeing to the ceasefire, Israel said it detected missiles launched from Iran. Israel’s foreign minister said Iran had broken the agreement and ordered the military to continue attacks on Iranian targets.
Iran denied firing any missiles after the truce began. But later, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had hit Israeli military sites just before the ceasefire started.
Iranian media also said Israel launched new attacks on Iran in three waves after the truce took effect. Iran’s top security officials warned they would respond strongly to any future attacks.
Has the Ceasefire Been Broken?
Israel’s government said Iran launched missiles after the truce started. Iran denied it. Israel said it responded by attacking a radar site near Tehran.
Before the ceasefire, there was heavy fighting. On Monday night, Israeli strikes killed four people and injured 22 in Beersheba. Iran said it had launched its “last round of missiles” at Israel before the ceasefire.
Overnight, explosions were heard in Tehran. The Israeli army said it destroyed missile launchers in western Iran. Iran said one of its nuclear scientists was also killed before the ceasefire began.
Why Did Israel Attack Iran?
On June 13, Israel bombed nuclear and military sites in Iran, saying Iran was getting close to making a nuclear weapon. Talks to limit Iran’s nuclear program had failed, according to Israel.
Many countries are worried because Iran has increased its uranium enrichment, which can be used to make nuclear weapons. Still, there is no agreement on how close Iran is to actually building one.
After the first attack, Israel continued to target buildings it said were linked to nuclear weapons.
The U.S. also got involved, dropping heavy bombs on Iran’s Fordo nuclear site, which is deep underground.
What Damage Has Been Done?
Iran’s health ministry said 610 people have been killed and 4,746 injured in Israeli strikes since the fighting began. Israel said 28 people have been killed on their side, including four on Tuesday.
What About Iran’s Nuclear Program?
Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful use only. But the UN’s nuclear agency recently said Iran has enriched over 400kg of uranium to 60% purity—close to the level needed for weapons.
U.S. officials believe the strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites have set back its weapons plans. But Iran’s state media claimed the sites were evacuated earlier and the attacks did not cause much damage.
