Never Before Ever: US President lashes out at Israel for violating ceasefire with Iran. See how did Trump criticize Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump strongly criticized Israel for military action taken after a ceasefire agreement with Iran was announced. The comments were made during a press interaction before Trump left for a NATO summit. The ceasefire had been brokered by the United States and Qatar.
Trump Questions Israel's Response
Trump said he was not pleased with Israel's decision to launch airstrikes after a truce was reached. He referred to a single Iranian missile fired after the agreed start time of the ceasefire. Trump said the rocket missed its target and did not cause harm. He questioned Israel's decision to respond.
He repeated that Israel's action seemed disproportionate. Trump said both countries needed to act with caution. He stressed that one rocket that did not hit anything should not be a reason to break the deal.
Israeli Military Action and Timeline
The Israeli Defense Forces reported two missiles were fired at northern Israel. The incident happened three and a half hours after the ceasefire started. These attacks followed earlier Iranian missile strikes that had killed four people in Beersheba.
In response, Israel's Air Force launched a small strike on an Iranian radar site near Tehran. This took place while Trump was speaking to the media.
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Trump Warns Against Further Strikes
Trump used his Truth Social platform to warn Israel. He told them to stop any attacks and bring their aircraft back. He wrote that bombing Iran would be a major violation of the ceasefire.
He posted several messages demanding that planes turn around and return to base. Trump said Israel must not strike Iran. He described a symbolic gesture by Israeli pilots, waving at Iran before heading home.
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Trump Blames Both Sides
Trump told reporters that both Iran and Israel were at fault. He said it was unclear if the violations were intentional. He expressed concern about Israel launching bombs shortly after the truce was announced.
He said that dropping large amounts of bombs right after a ceasefire agreement was not acceptable. Trump said Israel should not have launched strikes within the first hour of the truce.
Netanyahu and Trump Speak
Trump later spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to sources, the conversation was direct and serious. Trump reportedly told Netanyahu what was necessary to maintain the truce.
Netanyahu's office later said the call was positive. They said Trump praised Israel's achievements. The office claimed Trump believed the ceasefire would hold. After the call, Israel refrained from further attacks.
Israeli Leadership and Ceasefire Terms
Earlier in the day, Israel had said any ceasefire violations would lead to forceful responses. But after Trump's comments and the call with Netanyahu, Israeli ministers were told not to make public statements. There were no further major strikes by Israel after that instruction.
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Trump Clarifies Position on Iran
Trump also spoke about his stance on Iran's government. Just two days before, he hinted at supporting regime change. But on Tuesday, he said he opposed it. He said that replacing Iran's regime could lead to chaos. The White House clarified that regime change was not a US goal.
Background of the Conflict
The conflict escalated on June 13 when Israel targeted Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities. Israel said the attacks were necessary to prevent Iran from carrying out threats. The US also bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. Iran then fired missiles at a US airbase in Qatar. No casualties were reported.
Iran also launched 550 missiles and 1,000 drones at Israel. The strikes killed 28 people and injured thousands. Missiles hit residential and public buildings, including a hospital.
FAQs
Why did Trump criticize Israel after the ceasefire?
Trump said Israel responded too strongly to a single Iranian rocket after the ceasefire had started and stressed that this could risk the agreement.
What action did Iran take after Israel's airstrikes?
Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel, causing deaths and damage, following Israeli attacks on Iranian military and nuclear sites.
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