President Donald Trump lashed out at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday morning, calling out both nations for threatening to defy the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Both Israel and Iran have been appearing poised to reignite the conflict just hours after agreeing to peace.
“I’m not happy with Israel,” Trump said bluntly while departing the White House for a NATO summit.
“You know, when I say, okay, now you have 12 hours, you don’t go out in the first hour and just drop everything you have on them.
“So I’m not happy with them,” Trump said.
“I’m not happy with Iran either, but I’m really unhappy if Israel is going out this morning.
“We basically have two countries that have been fighting for so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f**k they’re doing.”
“I’m gonna see if I can stop it,” he added.
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The stunning moment came less than 24 hours after Trump announced a historic ceasefire agreement ending what he called the “12-day war” between the two arch-enemies.
The conflict saw massive U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and a major shift in regional power dynamics.
While en route to Marine One, Trump took to Truth Social in real time, ordering Israel to stand down.
The president was responding after reports surfaced that Israeli warplanes were preparing to strike back following Iranian missile fire.
“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS,” the president wrote.
“IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION.
“BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!”
This is the side of Trump that got him elected in 2016 and earned him the support of Americans who had never voted and those who switched parties to vote for him in 2024.
This is one of the reasons I’ve always supported him because he courageously seeks peace.
This has the… pic.twitter.com/dU5S78mq8M
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) June 24, 2025
And it worked. Just minutes later:
“ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran,” Trump announced.
“All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave’ to Iran.
“Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect!
“Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
— Slay News (@Slay_News_) June 24, 2025
The rapid-fire sequence of posts once again showcased Trump’s unfiltered, decisive leadership style.
Critics call it impulsive. Supporters call it bold, real-time diplomacy.
“IRAN WILL NEVER REBUILD THEIR NUCLEAR FACILITIES!” Trump declared in a final post before boarding Air Force One.
Trump’s ability to reverse military action in midair stunned observers and further cemented his unique position as a president willing to confront allies and enemies alike when the stakes demand it.
The backdrop to Trump’s frustration is Iranian missiles.
According to a senior Israeli official speaking to Fox News, Iran fired two missiles toward Israel after agreeing to the ceasefire.
More launches were reportedly expected within hours.
While the attacks didn’t violate the ceasefire, they were launched after the deal was agreed.
“Unfortunately, the Iranians have decided to continue to fire toward Israel,” the official told Fox News’s Trey Yingst.
“Now we will have to retaliate… It could end within several hours, but they need to make a decision.”
While Israel has yet to publicly confirm its attack was canceled, Trump’s morning post indicates that, at least for now, escalation has been averted.
The fragile ceasefire, brokered by the United States and Qatar, came after Iran launched a limited strike on the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a key U.S. military hub.
Qatar’s prime minister reportedly helped secure Iran’s reluctant acceptance of the deal, but Tuesday’s missile fire shows that peace is still hanging by a thread.
Nevertheless, the ceasefire remains in place.
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