Trump Slams Israel and Iran for Breaching U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

Washington/Tel Aviv/Tel Aviv, June 24, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump expressed deep frustration today with both Israel and Iran, accusing them of violating the ceasefire agreement he personally negotiated. Trump, en route to a NATO summit in The Hague, said he was “not happy” with either nation—but singled out Israel for launching major airstrikes immediately after the ceasefire was declared .🚨 President’s Remarks • Speaking to reporters, Trump lamented that both parties “don’t know what the f— they’re doing,” and added: “I didn’t like that Israel unloaded right after we made the deal. I’m really unhappy with them”—referring to Israeli strikes against Iran . • On his Truth Social platform, he emphatically directed Israel:“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” 🔹 What Sparked the Breakdown • The ceasefire, declared following U.S.-led strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, rapidly unraveled as Iran allegedly launched missiles at Israel—including a reported strike in Beersheba causing civilian casualties—though Tehran denies this . • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed orders for fresh strikes against Iranian targets in response to what he described as Iran’s “blatant violation” .🌍 International Response • European leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, and the EU Commission, have urged both nations to uphold the ceasefire and de-escalate the situation . • The United Nations has expressed concern about rising civilian casualties as hostilities persist despite the announced ceasefire .