He is not happy.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, claiming it would bring an end to their recent 12-day conflict. According to the deal, Iran was to begin the truce first, followed by Israel 12 hours later. Trump described the agreement as “complete and total,” expressing hope that it would prevent a prolonged war in the Middle East. He also emphasized his belief that this ceasefire could avert a regional disaster and praised both nations along with the international community.
However, shortly after the announcement, reports emerged that both sides had violated the agreement. Israel allegedly launched an airstrike near Tehran, and Iran retaliated with missile attacks targeting Israel. Trump criticized Israel for its actions, saying they responded disproportionately to a single missile that did minimal damage. He later reassured the public that, after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ceasefire was still in effect.
The ceasefire followed a significant escalation of violence, including U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory missile attacks by Iran on both Israel and a U.S. military base. The conflict had resulted in heavy casualties, with the Iranian Health Ministry reporting over 600 deaths and thousands of injuries. Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Beersheba, were also struck by Iranian missiles, leading to civilian deaths and injuries.
Despite these violations, experts believe Iran’s ability to continue the conflict has been severely compromised. Analysts noted that a large portion of Iran’s missile launch systems have been destroyed, making sustained retaliation unlikely. This weakened military capacity, along with mounting international scrutiny, may contribute to a de-escalation of the conflict in the coming days.
