Trump Says Both Iran and Israel Violated a Ceasefire
President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran violated ceasefire terms with attacks following an early Tuesday deadline to cease hostilities.
Trump in comments to reporters at the White House before departing for the NATO summit at The Hague expressed disappointment about the continued attacks.
'They violated it but Israel violated it too,' Trump said. He added, 'I'm not happy with Israel.'
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