Just hours after proudly declaring a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, former President Donald Trump is now facing the rapid collapse of his diplomatic achievement.
Both countries have reportedly violated the fragile truce, reigniting hostilities and forcing Trump to issue a stern public warning—this time directly addressing Israel to hold back its military actions or face serious consequences.
Trump had earlier celebrated the ceasefire as a major breakthrough that ended a brutal 12-day conflict, hailing the agreement as a testament to the courage and determination of both nations.
“I congratulate Israel and Iran for their stamina and intelligence in ending what should be called ‘THE 12 DAY WAR!’” he posted on Truth Social, adding confidently that the ceasefire would last indefinitely.
However, reports soon surfaced that Iran allegedly launched new missile strikes, a claim the Iranian government denied, stating no attacks had taken place in recent hours. Contradicting this, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the breach and authorized a strong military response. Katz announced that Israeli forces would continue their intense operations targeting Iranian regime sites and terrorist infrastructure in Tehran as a direct retaliation for the violation.
This sudden escalation challenges Trump’s earlier optimistic statements and undermines the fragile peace he sought to establish. In response to the renewed fighting, Trump warned Israel sharply: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!”
The tensions come in the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities ordered by Trump days earlier, which he hailed as a “spectacular military success.” These strikes aimed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities and curb what Trump called the “world’s number one state sponsor of terror.” Following the operation, he asserted that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure had been “completely and totally obliterated,” warning that any future aggression from Iran would be met with even harsher retaliation.
Now, as clashes between Israel and Iran flare up again, Trump’s ceasefire announcement faces intense scrutiny. His public admonitions, especially directed at Israel, reflect an urgent attempt to preserve the fragile truce and reassert his role as a key peace broker. Whether these efforts will hold or merely expose the region’s deep-seated volatility remains to be seen. One certainty persists: achieving lasting peace in the Middle East continues to be an elusive and fragile goal.